Questions and Answers
What is pathology?
The study of disease.
What is a pathologic site considered to be?
Lesion
What does erosion refer to in medical terms?
The wearing away of tissue.
What is a cyst?
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What is an abscess?
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What is a hematoma?
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What is ecchymosis?
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What is a granuloma?
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What is leukoplakia?
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What is lichen planus?
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What is candidiasis?
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What is cellulitis?
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What does glossitis refer to?
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What is carcinoma?
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What is a sarcoma?
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What is leukemia?
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What is xerostomia?
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What is a congenital disorder?
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What is a biopsy?
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What does it mean to metastasize?
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What is meth mouth?
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What type of lesions are below the surface?
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What type of lesions are above the surface?
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What type of lesions are even with the surface?
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What condition appears as a white patch or area?
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What condition results from an infection caused by a yeast-like fungus?
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What is another term for 'canker sore'?
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What is the condition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever?
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What is the term for inflammation of the tongue?
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What is the condition in which a pattern on the tongue changes?
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What is the condition in which the body does not absorb vitamin B12?
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What type of cancer affects the blood-forming organs?
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What is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco?
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What is the term for a malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity?
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What causes radiation caries?
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What is the condition frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with HIV/AIDS?
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What opportunistic infection is seen as purplish-colored lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of patients with HIV/AIDS?
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What is the malignant condition that involves the lymph nodes of patients with HIV/AIDS?
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What is the term for abnormally large jaws?
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What is the name for bony growths in the palate?
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What is a more common term for ankyloglossia?
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What is the dental term for 'tooth within a tooth'?
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What is the term used for abnormally small teeth?
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What term is used to describe two teeth joining together?
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What is the hereditary abnormality in which there are hypoplasia-type defects in the enamel formation?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of oral-facial piercing?
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What factor(s) can cause meth mouth?
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Study Notes
Pathology and Lesions
- Pathology encompasses the study of disease, aiding in understanding various health conditions.
- A lesion refers to a pathologic site indicating damage or abnormality in tissue.
Tissue Changes and Conditions
- Erosion is characterized by the gradual wearing away of tissue.
- Cysts are closed sacs or pouches with distinct walls that can form in various body parts.
- An abscess is a localized accumulation of pus that signifies infection.
- Hematoma is a mass of blood collected in a specific area or organ, often resulting from trauma.
Conditions Related to Inflammation and Infection
- Ecchymosis is the medical term for bruising, which indicates bleeding under the skin.
- Granuloma represents a granular growth or tumor, often associated with inflammation.
- Leukoplakia manifests as white patches on mucosal surfaces, potentially precancerous.
- Lichen planus affects both skin and oral mucosa, causing distinctive lesions.
Oral Pathologies and Infections
- Candidiasis is a superficial infection caused by yeast-like fungi, often affecting the oral cavity.
- Cellulitis involves inflammation of connective tissue, typically presenting with pain and fever.
- Glossitis indicates inflammation of the tongue, often linked to nutritional deficiencies or irritants.
Cancer and Malignancies
- Carcinoma denotes malignant tumors originating from epithelial tissues.
- Sarcoma refers to malignant tumors derived from connective tissues such as muscle or bone.
- Leukemia is a cancer affecting the blood-forming organs, leading to abnormal blood cell production.
Oral Conditions and Structural Abnormalities
- Xerostomia indicates dry mouth due to reduced saliva production, influencing oral health.
- Congenital disorders are conditions present at birth and can affect oral structures.
Diagnostic Procedures
- A biopsy is the process of removing tissue from living patients for diagnostic analysis.
Disease Progression and Characteristics
- Metastasize refers to the spread of disease from one body part to another, often seen in advanced cancers.
- Meth mouth describes extensive tooth decay associated with methamphetamine use, leading to severe dental issues.
Specified Lesion Types
- Ulcers represent lesions that occur below the mucosal surface.
- Blisters indicate lesions that form above the tissue surface.
- Bruises are flat lesions that occur level with the skin.
Prevalent Conditions and Their Impact
- Hairy leukoplakia arises on the tongue's lateral border, often seen in individuals with HIV/AIDS.
- Kaposi's sarcoma appears as purplish lesions in patients with HIV/AIDS and signifies opportunistic infection.
- Lymphadenopathy involves swollen lymph nodes, often indicative of malignancy.
Anomalies and Abnormal Growths
- Macrognathia refers to abnormally large jaws, impacting aesthetics and functionality.
- Torus palatinus is characterized by bony growths in the palate area.
- Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, restricts tongue movement due to a short frenulum.
Dental Developmental Abnormalities
- "Dens in dente" translates to "tooth within a tooth," a developmental anomaly.
- Microdontia signifies unusually small teeth, affecting dental aesthetics.
- Fusion describes the joining of two teeth, which can impact dental alignment.
Hereditary Conditions
- Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary defect resulting in enamel hypoplasia and compromised dental integrity.
Complications from Oral Practices
- Potential complications from oral-facial piercings include infections, chipped teeth, and broken teeth.
- Factors contributing to meth mouth include sugary drink consumption, reduced saliva, and dental grinding or clenching.
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