Chapter 12 Vocab: Personal Care
Across
- 4. The accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling.
- 6. A substance added to another substance in small quantities to alter its
- 11. The infestation of lice in the hair.
- 12. The hard deposit that forms on ht teeth and contributes to decay.
- 13. The heavy shedding and flaking of skin from the scalp.
- 14. To be toothless or lacking teeth.
- 15. The disease results from the inflammation of the tissue around the teeth
Down
- 1. The process of maintaining personal hygiene.
- 2. The restoration that fills the space of missing teeth.
- 3. Maintaining the cleanliness of the body.
- 5. The inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria or irritation.
- 6. The space below the shoulder; underarm and/or armpit area.
- 7. Unpleasant breath.
- 8. Build up on teeth over time, consisting of bacteria, food, and saliva.
- 9. False teeth.
- 10. Washing certain parts of the body to maintain hygiene.