25.5: Key Terms
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- dentures
- artificial teeth not permanently implanted
- gingivitis
- inflammation of the gums or gingivae
- halitosis
- persistent foul-smelling or bad breath
- hygiene
- the measures or practices conducive to preserving health and preventing disease, particularly through cleanliness
- medical asepsis
- techniques and procedures used to decrease the potential for the spread of microorganisms and infection
- oral hygiene
- care of the oral cavity
- otitis externa
- an infection or inflammation of the external ear canal, usually caused by water exposure or bacterial/fungal infections
- pediculosis
- lice infestation
- periodontitis
- marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental bone and tissues
- personal hygiene
- self-care measures one performs to preserve their own health
- pinworm
- an intestinal worm that usually spreads when an infected individual scratches the anal area
- ringworm
- a fungal infection of the skin or scalp
- scabies
- a contagious skin infestation caused by a burrowing mite accompanied by extreme itching
- sebum
- an oily secretion of the sebaceous gland
- skin breakdown
- the damage or injury that occurs to the skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure, friction, shear, or moisture
- tooth decay
- visible cavities or holes in the outer sruface of a tooth or enamel
- trachoma
- a bacterial infection of the eyes
- urinary tract infection (UTI)
- a bacterial infection affecting any part of the urinary system