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Dental Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Any part of the muscular apparatus






2. Free of viable pathogenic microorganisms






3. That which will be shed






4. Division into two parts or branches






5. Removable elastic orthodontic appliance






6. Permission to perform an act from competent authority






7. Minute living organisms






8. Inflammation of a nerve






9. A removable appliance that covers the occlusal surface of the teeth to prevent twit articulation






10. The restoration of life of consciousness






11. A hypersensitivity reaction of the body to an allergen






12. The removal of a tissue specimen from the living body for microscopic examination






13. Most anterior point of the alveolar mandibular process






14. A specific substance that is produced by an animal as a reaction to the presence of an anitgen






15. A substance the induces an increased rate of chemical reaction withoug entering into the reaction or being changed by it






16. The process of chewing food before swallowing






17. Departure from the parent type






18. Enlargement of overgrowth of a part






19. To sew a wound






20. The study of the supporting structures of teeth






21. Microorganisms that can exist and grow in little or not molecular oxygen






22. A negative electrode From which electrons are emitted






23. Loss of power of expression due to disease or injury of the brain centers






24. A break or rupture of a part






25. A cornfield growth - e.g. - a wart






26. Synonym for paralysis; e.g. - cerebral palsy






27. A loose compound of iodine






28. A drug used to prevent or relieve nausea or vomiting






29. A liquid or gaseous substance






30. The room in which the dentist performs professional services






31. Abnormal sound heard in the trachea - bronchi or lungs






32. A pathologic space in bone or soft tissue containing fluid or semifluid material






33. Network of nerves - lympathics or veins






34. A benign neoplasm of bone tissue






35. To be forced out of place or joint; to dislocate






36. Art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs






37. A drug that reduces fever






38. Connective tissue that covers bones






39. Rounded surface at a bone's articular end






40. Condition in which a material sticks to itself or another material






41. A deviation from normal anatomic growth - development or function






42. Either one of the two main arteries of the neck






43. Pertaining to the tooth root






44. Mechanical use of a lever






45. A general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness






46. Permitting the passage of radiant energy






47. A usually fatal disease of blood-forming tissues






48. A tube for insertion into the body






49. Lack of special muscular coordination






50. Death of tissue en masse