Oral Pathology
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Which term describes the decrease in size of an organ or tissue?

  • Ectopic
  • Autonomous
  • Atrophy (correct)
  • Differentiation
  • What does the term 'neoplasm' refer to?

  • New, abnormal growth with uncontrolled cell multiplication (correct)
  • Normal tissue in an abnormal site
  • A focus around which a lesion develops
  • A tumor-like enlargement on the gingival or alveolar mucosa
  • Which term describes the resemblance of neoplastic cells to the cell from which they originated?

  • Metastasis
  • Hamartoma
  • Polariy
  • Pleomorphism (correct)
  • What are phleboliths?

    <p>Small blood clots in a vein that harden over time due to calcification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes normal tissue in an abnormal site?

    <p>Ectopic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atrophy

    • A decrease in size of an organ or tissue

    Neoplasm

    • Refers to a new growth of tissue that is abnormal and uncontrolled

    Differentiation

    • Describes the resemblance of neoplastic cells to the cell from which they originated

    Phleboliths

    • Calcifications within veins

    Ectopia

    • Describes normal tissue found in an abnormal site

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    Test your knowledge of oral pathology with this quiz! Challenge yourself to identify key terms such as atrophy, differentiation, neoplasm, and more. Expand your understanding of oral health and pathology with this informative quiz.

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