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Dental Hygiene (HESI) Vocabulary, Exams of Nursing

A vocabulary list for dental hygiene students preparing for the hesi (health education systems inc.) exam. The vocabulary terms cover a wide range of topics relevant to the field of dental hygiene, including anatomy, physiology, dental procedures, and medical terminology. The definitions provided for each term are concise and straightforward, making this document a potentially useful study resource for students looking to familiarize themselves with key concepts and terminology in the field of dental hygiene. The vocabulary list covers topics such as dental anatomy, dental procedures, medical conditions, and patient care, providing a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required for a career in dental hygiene. This document could be particularly valuable for students enrolled in dental hygiene programs, as it offers a structured way to review and reinforce important terminology and concepts that are likely to be tested on the hesi exam.

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2023/2024

Available from 07/30/2024

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Download Dental Hygiene (HESI) Vocabulary and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! DENTAL HYGIENE (HESI) VOCAB Abstain To voluntarily refrain from something accountable To be responsible Acute sudden, intense adhere To hold fast or stick together Adverse Undesired, possibly harmful aegis Control, protection ambivalent uncertain, having contradictory feelings apply To place, put on, or spread something assent To give consent, to agree. Audible Able to be heard Bacteria Single called, microscopic organisms Bilateral Present on two sides Cardiac of or relating to the heart Cavity An opening or an empty area cease Come to an end or bring to an end chronology Order of events as they occurred, timeline. Compensatory offsetting or making up for something Concave Rounded inward ( The dietician notices that the patient was very thin and that the patient's abdomen appeared concave) Concise brief , and to the point Consistency