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1
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alopecia

A

hair loss or baldness

2
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caries

A

cavities of the teeth

3
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cermen

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wax in the external ear canals, consisting of a heavy oil and brown pigment

4
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cheilosis

A

ulceration of the lips

5
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gingivitis

A

inflammation of the gingivae or gums

6
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halitosis

A

offensive breath

7
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pediculosis

A

infestation with lice

8
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periodontitis

A

marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum (tissues) and bones

9
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plaque

A

invisible, destructive, bacterial film that builds up on teeth and eventually leads to the destruction of tooth enamel

10
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stomatisis

A

inflammation of the oral mucosa

11
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tartar

A

hard deposit on the teeth near the gum line formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria