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Gum boil
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Gum boil Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
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Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
Fistula
channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil
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Gum recession
Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.
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GTR
Guided tissue regeneration. A new technique for replacing bone tissue.
General anesthesia
Controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of pain sensation, protective reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command.
Geographic tongue
Benign changes in the usual color and texture of tongue; does not require treatment.
Gingiva
Gum tissue.
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal of gum tissue.
Gum boil
Gum recession
Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.
Garrod's pads
Benign fibrous subcutaneous nodules found on the extensor surface of finger proximal interphalangeal joints. May be mistaken for rheumatoid nodules.
Gaucher's disease
Deficiency of acid glucosidase. Glucosyl ceramide accumulates in the reticuloendothelial cells in bone marrow, spleen and lymph nodes and may cause polyarthralgia and osteonecrosis of the hip.
Genu recurvatum
Hyperextension of the knee resulting from hypermobility.
Geode
Large subchondral cyst.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
Fistula
channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Gum recession
Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
GTR
Guided tissue regeneration. A new technique for replacing bone tissue.
General anesthesia
Controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of pain sensation, protective reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command.
Geographic tongue
Benign changes in the usual color and texture of tongue; does not require treatment.
Gingiva
Gum tissue.
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal of gum tissue.
Gum boil
Gum recession
Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.
Garrod's pads
Benign fibrous subcutaneous nodules found on the extensor surface of finger proximal interphalangeal joints. May be mistaken for rheumatoid nodules.
Gaucher's disease
Deficiency of acid glucosidase. Glucosyl ceramide accumulates in the reticuloendothelial cells in bone marrow, spleen and lymph nodes and may cause polyarthralgia and osteonecrosis of the hip.
Genu recurvatum
Hyperextension of the knee resulting from hypermobility.
Geode
Large subchondral cyst.
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