ORAL PATHOLOGY FOR THE DENTAL
HYGIENIST TEST BANK 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
⩥ Lesion. Answer: A pathologic site is considered a(n)...
⩥ Erosion. Answer: ... is the wearing away of tissue.
⩥ cyst. Answer: A(n) .......... is a closed cell or pouch with a definite
wall.
⩥ abscess. Answer: A(n) .......... is a localized collection of pus anywhere
in the body.
⩥ hematoma. Answer: A swelling or mass of blood collected in one area
or organ is a(n) .......
⩥ ecchymosis. Answer: .... is the medical term for bruising.
⩥ Granuloma. Answer: A granular tumor or growth is a ......
, ⩥ leukoplakia. Answer: ... is the formation of white spots or patches on
the mucosa.
⩥ lichen planus. Answer: A benign, chronic disease, that affects the skin
and oral mucosa is ...
⩥ candidiasis. Answer: ... is a superficial infection that is caused by a
yeast like fungus.
⩥ cellulitis. Answer: ... is the inflammation of cellular or connective
tissue.
⩥ glossitis. Answer: ... is the general term used to describe inflammation
of the tongue.
⩥ carcinoma. Answer: ... is a malignant tumor in epithelial tissue.
⩥ sarcoma. Answer: ... is a malignant tumor in connective tissue such as
muscle or bone.
⩥ Leukemia. Answer: A malignant disease of the blood-forming organs
is...
HYGIENIST TEST BANK 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
⩥ Lesion. Answer: A pathologic site is considered a(n)...
⩥ Erosion. Answer: ... is the wearing away of tissue.
⩥ cyst. Answer: A(n) .......... is a closed cell or pouch with a definite
wall.
⩥ abscess. Answer: A(n) .......... is a localized collection of pus anywhere
in the body.
⩥ hematoma. Answer: A swelling or mass of blood collected in one area
or organ is a(n) .......
⩥ ecchymosis. Answer: .... is the medical term for bruising.
⩥ Granuloma. Answer: A granular tumor or growth is a ......
, ⩥ leukoplakia. Answer: ... is the formation of white spots or patches on
the mucosa.
⩥ lichen planus. Answer: A benign, chronic disease, that affects the skin
and oral mucosa is ...
⩥ candidiasis. Answer: ... is a superficial infection that is caused by a
yeast like fungus.
⩥ cellulitis. Answer: ... is the inflammation of cellular or connective
tissue.
⩥ glossitis. Answer: ... is the general term used to describe inflammation
of the tongue.
⩥ carcinoma. Answer: ... is a malignant tumor in epithelial tissue.
⩥ sarcoma. Answer: ... is a malignant tumor in connective tissue such as
muscle or bone.
⩥ Leukemia. Answer: A malignant disease of the blood-forming organs
is...