If There Is Any Question About Whether Readers Will Understand

question 37

True/False

If there is any question about whether readers will understand what a set of initials stands for, you should spell out the words and follow them with the initials.

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Definitions:

Gingivitis

A common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth.

Periodontitis

A serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone supporting teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss.

Mucosa

A moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach.

Submucosa

A layer of dense irregular connective tissue or fibrous connective tissue that lies beneath a mucous membrane and supports it, often containing glands, blood vessels, and nerves.