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Stomatitis
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Stomatitis Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Mucosa
The membrane covering canals and cavities that open on the outside of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Also called mucous membrane.
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Stoma
An opening in the abdomen that is created by an operation (ostomy). Must be covered at all times by a bag that collects stool.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Stomatology
The study of the mouth and its diseases
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Serosa
Any serous membrane.
Serpiginous
Having a wavy border.
Serrated
Having a saw-like edge
Sessile
Attached by a broad base.
Stomatology
The study of the mouth and its diseases
Stomatitis
Suppurative
Containing pus.
Screen memory
A consciously tolerable memory that serves as a cover for an associated memory that would be emotionally painful if recalled.
Secondary gain
The external gain derived from any illness, such as personal attention and service, monetary gains, disability benefits, and release from unpleasant responsibilities. See also primary gain.
Secondary process
In psychoanalytic theory, mental activity and thinking characteristic of the ego and influenced by the demands of the environment. Characterized by organization, systematization, intellectualization, and similar processes leading to logical thought and action in adult life. See also primary process; reality principle.
Sensory extinction
Failure to report sensory stimuli from one region if another region is stimulated simultaneously, even though when the region in question is stimulated by itself, the stimulus is correctly reported.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Mucosa
The membrane covering canals and cavities that open on the outside of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Also called mucous membrane.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Stoma
An opening in the abdomen that is created by an operation (ostomy). Must be covered at all times by a bag that collects stool.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Stomatology
The study of the mouth and its diseases
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Serosa
Any serous membrane.
Serpiginous
Having a wavy border.
Serrated
Having a saw-like edge
Sessile
Attached by a broad base.
Stomatology
The study of the mouth and its diseases
Stomatitis
Suppurative
Containing pus.
Screen memory
A consciously tolerable memory that serves as a cover for an associated memory that would be emotionally painful if recalled.
Secondary gain
The external gain derived from any illness, such as personal attention and service, monetary gains, disability benefits, and release from unpleasant responsibilities. See also primary gain.
Secondary process
In psychoanalytic theory, mental activity and thinking characteristic of the ego and influenced by the demands of the environment. Characterized by organization, systematization, intellectualization, and similar processes leading to logical thought and action in adult life. See also primary process; reality principle.
Sensory extinction
Failure to report sensory stimuli from one region if another region is stimulated simultaneously, even though when the region in question is stimulated by itself, the stimulus is correctly reported.
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