A Bacterial Infection of a tissue is denoted by the suffix “itis” e.g. bronchitis, gingivitis.

Clinically and microscopically an epulis fistulatum is most similar to which of the following lesions?

A 52-year-old man is a heavy pipe-smoker. The palate is gray white with red, raised spots. Which of the following best explain the spots?

Placing aspirin around or near a tooth to stop the pain is an alternative for pain relief.

Patients with bulimia commonly suffer from which of the following?

A Papule is a small-circumscribed lesion less than 1 cm in diameter, is elevated or protrudes above the tissue surface.

A Bulla is a circumscribed elevated lesion that is more than 5 mm in diameter containing serous fluid and looks like a blister.

Which cells are the second to emigrate in acute inflammation?

A Lobule is a segment that is part of a whole. These sometimes appear fused.

A client complained of pain in the floor of the mouth. The patient noted swelling that arises in this area while eating. This condition is most likely associated with which of the following?