Session 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Periodontist
A
Gum specialist
Peri- arround
Periodontics
Periodontic
2
Q
Endodontist
A
Specialises in the work on the pulp of the tooth and in root canal therapy .
3
Q
Exodontist
A
a dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth.
4
Q
Barometer
A
Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure
5
Q
Sphygmomanometer
A
Device measuring blood pressures
6
Q
Metric system
A
Decimal system of weights and measures
7
Q
Chirography
A
An expert in writing by hand
8
Q
Chiromancy
A
Palm reader
9
Q
Platypus
A
Strange water mammals with a duck’s bill ,webbed feet etc
10
Q
Podium
A
Speaker’s platform
A place for feet
11
Q
Tripod
A
A three legged stand
12
Q
Podiatrist
A
Chiropodist
