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"blank" i the study of disease.
pathology
A pathologic site is considered a
lesion
"blank" is the wearing away of tissue.
erosion
A "blank" is a closed cell or pouch with a defenite wall
cyst
An "blank" is a localized collection of pus anywhere in the body.
abscess
A swelling or mass of blood collected in one area or organ is a
hematoma
"blank" is the medical term to bruising.
ecchymosis
A granular tumor of growth is a
granuloma
"blank" is the formation of white spots or patches on the mucosa.
leukoplakia
A benign, chronic disease that affects the skin and oral mucosa is
lichen planus
"blank" is a superficial infection that is caused by a yeastlike fungus.
candidiasis
"blank" is the inflammation of cellular or connective tissue.
cellulitis
"blank" is a general term used to describe inflammation of the tongue.
glossitis
"blank" is a malignant tumor in epithelial tissue.
carcinoma
"blank" is a malignant tumor in connective tissue such as muscle or bone.
sarcoma
A malignant disease of the blood-forming organ is
leukemia
"blank" is dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva.
xerostomia
A disorder is that is present at birth is a
congenital disorder
A "blank" is the removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination.
biopsy
"blank" is the spreading of disease from one part of the body to another.
metastasize
"blank" is the term for the advanced tooth decay caused by the heavy use of methamphetamine.
meth mouth
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karlap
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105072
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Ch17
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Ch17
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2011-09-29T02:33:10Z
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