comunity health
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 epidermis | outermost layer of skin made of dead cells |
| dermis | functional layer of skin |
| keratin | protein found in skin |
| melanin | pigment that gives skin its color |
| collagen | protein fibers that make skin flexible |
| acne | skin becomes clogged wiht dirt and oil |
| follicle | a tiny pit in the skin |
| sebaceous glands | add oil to skin |
| dandruff | flaky clumps of dead skin |
| lice | tiny parasites that feed on blood vessels |
| plaque | food, saliva, bacteria on teeth |
| tooth decay | acid slowly dissolves the hard surfaces of the theeth |
| cavity | a hole in a tooth |
| root canal | remove the infection caused by a cavity |
| gingivitis | when the gums become red and infected |
| tinnitus | a buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound |
| decibles | sound is measured in..... |
| myopia | nearsightedness |
| astigmatism | blurred vision |
| glaucoma | fluid pressure in the eye |
| cataracts | clouding in the eye |
| carcinomas | most common form of skin cancer |
| melanomas | cancerous tumor |
| iris | colored part of eye |
| hyperopia | farsightedness |
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