Erythrodontia
Erythrodontia
Erythrodontia (pronunciation: eh-rith-ro-don-shia) is a medical term that refers to a condition characterized by red teeth. The term is derived from the Greek words "erythros" meaning red and "odontia" meaning teeth.
Etymology
The term Erythrodontia is derived from two Greek words. The first word is "erythros" (Greek: ερυθρός), which translates to red in English. The second word is "odontia" (Greek: οδοντία), which means teeth in English. Therefore, Erythrodontia literally translates to "red teeth".
Related Terms
- Dentistry: The medical field that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
- Odontogenesis: The process of tooth development.
- Erythrocyte: A type of blood cell that is typically a biconcave disc without a nucleus. Erythrocytes contain the pigment hemoglobin, which imparts the red color to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
- Porphyria: A group of rare genetic disorders that affect the nervous system and skin, and may cause red or brown teeth, a symptom similar to Erythrodontia.
See Also
- Congenital erythropoietic porphyria: A rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the accumulation of porphyrins in the body, leading to a variety of symptoms including red or brown teeth.
References
- Medical dictionaries and textbooks
- Peer-reviewed medical journals
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erythrodontia
- Wikipedia's article - Erythrodontia
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