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Ch. 39 Vocab
Fundamentals of Nursing
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/25/2012

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Term
Acne
Definition
Active inflammation of the sebaceous glands accompanied by pimples
Term
Alopecia
Definition
Loss of hair
Term
Caries
Definition
decay of a tooth; progressive decalcificaiton of enamel and dentin of a tooth
Term
Cerumen
Definition
earwax
Term
Complete bed bath
Definition
bath in which the entire body of a patient is washed in bed
Term
Cuticle
Definition
a thin edge of cornified epithelium at the base of a nail
Term
Dental caries
Definition
Tooth decay produced by interaction of food with bacteria
Term
Edentulous
Definition
Without teeth
Term
Effleurage
Definition
Long, slow, gliding strokes of a massage
Term
Enucleation
Definition
Removal
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Epidermis
Definition
Outer layer of skin
Term
Gingivitis
Definition
Inflammation of the gums
Term
Glossitis
Definition
Inflammed tongue
Term
Halitosis
Definition
Foul-smelling breath
Term
Mucositis
Definition
Painful inflammation of oral mucous membranes
Term
Partial bed bath
Definition
bath in which body parts that might cause the patient discomfort if left unbathed are washed in bed
Term
Pediculosis capitis
Definition
head lice
Term
Perineal care
Definition
Cleansing patients' genital and anal areas
Term
Stomatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the oral mucosa
Term
Xerostomia
Definition
dry mouth
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