Abscess - AnswersA collection of purulent exudate that has accumulated in a contained space
formed by the surrounding tissue.
Actinic - AnswersRelating to or exhibiting chemical changes produced by radiant energy,
especially the visible and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum; relating to exposure to the
ultraviolet rays of sunlight.
Acute - AnswersAn injury or course of inflammation that is of short duration.
Angiogenesis - AnswersThe formation and differentiation of blood vessels
Apoptosis - AnswersThe programed cell death as part of an organism's growth or development
Atrophy - AnswersAbnormal decrease in the number of cells in an organ or tissue
Biochemical mediators - AnswersChemicals in the body that activate response
Central - AnswersIn the context of oral lesions, central indicates that the lesion is within bone
Chemotaxis - AnswersThe movement of white blood cells, as directed by biochemical mediators,
to an area of injury
Chronic - AnswersAn injury or course of inflammation that is of long duration
C-reactive protein - AnswersA nonspecific protein, produced in the liver, that becomes elevated
during episodes of acute inflammation or infection
Crenation - AnswersIndentations or grooves, as seen on the side of the tongue, caused by
irritation from adjacent teeth
Cyst - AnswersAn abnormal sac or cavity lined by epithelium and surrounded by fibrous
connective tissue
Cytolysis - AnswersThe dissolution or destruction of a cell.
Demastication - AnswersWhen tooth wear is increased by chewing an abrasive substance.
Edema - AnswersAn excess level of plasma or exudate in the interstitial space that results in
tissue swelling
Emigration - AnswersThe passage of white blood cells through the walls of small blood vessels
and into injured tissue.
Epithelialization - AnswersThe process of renewal of a new surface layer of epithelium