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Gum recession
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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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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
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Gum boil
Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
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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
Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
Gum recession
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.
Giant cell arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or temporal arteritis.
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Gum boil
Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
Gum recession
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.
Giant cell arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or temporal arteritis.
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