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GI Tract DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Zpalate: The hard palate comprises tissue that lies in the front of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate, or velum, is located at the back of the roof of the mouth. palpitation: An irregular heartbeat that may result in skipping, racing, slowing or delayed contractions. May be an indicator of an abnormality.
paranasal sinuses: Air-filled spaces, communicating with the nasal cavity, within the bones of the skull and face. An infection in them can result in halitosis. parasite: Organisms that must have a host through a part of or all of its life cycle to survive. Includes intestinal hookworms, roundworms and pinworms. parotid glands: Part of the salivary system, these glands are situated between the jaw and the ear. pepsin: A stomach enzyme that contributes to the digestive process.
periodontal disease: Typically caused by excessive plaque buildup, this is a bacterial infection that attacks and loosens the area around teeth. periodontitis: A term given to a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Often a cause of halitosis.periodontal disease: Typically caused by excessive plaque buildup, this is a bacterial infection that attacks and loosens the area around teeth. polyp: Little groups of tissue that attach to the inner part of tubular structures within the body, including the throat and the intestine. Polyps can be cancerous, precancerous or benign.
putrefaction: The decomposition of animal proteins, such as tonsils, that may result in bad breath.
proton pump: Enzymes that reside in the stomach membrane that effectively pump proteins from one side to the other. radioisotope: A radioactive element that begins to break down over time and is used in diagnostic procedures and for the treatment of cancers. rotavirus: Prevalent in younger children with symptoms including fever and severe diarrhea. saliva: The fluid produced from the salivary glands that moistens the mouth and foods before they travel to the stomach. salivary glands: Located in the mouth to produce saliva, the three sets of salivary glands include parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands. scleroderma: A connective tissue disorder that results in scar formation that hardens the skin or other tissues and internal organs.
sinusitis: An inflammation of the paranasal sinuses which may or may not be the result of some type of infection. It can be a possible cause of halitosis. Sjögren's Syndrome: A hereditary condition that includes scale-like skin, severe mental incapacitation and spastic movements. socioeconomic background: The combination of social circumstances and economic conditions that affect a person in many ways. sphincter: A constricting piece of muscle controlling intake and output that occurs in several parts of the body, including the stomach and the anus. squamous cells: Flattened cells that have a scale-like appearance and appear on the top skin layer as well as the lining of the digestive tract and other organs. sublingual: Meaning under the tongue. submandibular salivary glands: One of three types of salivary glands, the submandibular glands are located just underneath the floor of the mouth. Also known as submaxillary glands.
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