VET 109 quiz 5 CNS & Dentition Terminology

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Periodontitis

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth.

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Ataxia

Without coordination.
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Encephalitis

Inflammation of the brain.
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Encephalomyelitis

Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
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Encephalopathy

Any disease of the brain.
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Hemiplegia

Paralysis of one side of the body.
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Hydrocephalus

Abnormally elevated amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
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Myelopathy

Disease of the spinal cord.
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Paresis

Weakness.
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Neuritis

Inflammation of the nerves.
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Paralysis

Loss of voluntary muscle movement.
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Paraplegia

Paralysis of the hindlimbs.
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Seizure

Sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles caused by a brain disturbance.
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Syncope

Fainting
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Quadriplegia

Paralysis of all four limbs.
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Nystagmus

Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eye.
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Molars

Cheek teeth found most caudally used for chewing and grinding.
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Carnassial Tooth

Large shearing cheek teeth, dogs (upper P4 and lower M1) cats (upper P3 and lower M1).
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Enamel

Hard white substance covering the dentin of the crown of the tooth.
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Cementum

Bone-like connective tissue that covers the root of the tooth.
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Gingiva

The mucous membrane that surrounds the teeth and forms the mouth lining.
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Dental Calculus

Abnormal mineralized deposit that forms on teeth.
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Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums.
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Malocclusion

Abnormal contact between teeth.
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Prognathia

An elongated or overshot mandible. Also called sow mouth.

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Brachygnathia

A shortened or undershot mandible. Also called parrot mouth.

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Epulis

Benign tumor arising from the periodontal mucous membranes.
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Myelography

Diagnostic study of the spinal cord after injection of positive contrast material.