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04/04/2010

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Term
Acute ulcerations
Definition
(lesion of oral cavity)
interruption of bolus transport (after swallowing)
Term
Aphtha
Definition
(lesion of oral cavity)
-canker sore; hyperkeratosis
-lesion due to many sources: injuries, menstrual cycle, midterms (stress)
Term
Leukoplakia
Definition
(lesion of oral cavity)
- white raised patch, not easily removed, painless
- caused by: food/smoking, hair leukoplakia (main concern - associated w/HIV or EB virus infection on lateral surface of tongue)
Term
Oral Candidiasis (thrush)
Definition
(lesion of oral cavity)
-white plaque, readily removed, and bleeds
- associated w/fungal infections --> bad breath
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Squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
(lesion of oral cavity)
lesion w/persistent bleeding and/or enlarges
Term
Dyspha
Definition
Term
Dysphagia
Definition
(esophageal
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