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1
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two systems of nomenclature employed for designating portions of the abdomen, which include a 9-region plan and a 4-region plan

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abdominal anatomical regions

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antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis

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abrasion

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to bluntly adjoin another structure; ex: the line of eye closure

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abut

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a group of chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids; most are applied to the body surface

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accessory chemical

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concentration of 0.5 ppm of formaldehyde calculated as an 8-hour TWA concentration as defined by OSHA

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action level / AL (exposure limits)

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agent that will impart permanent color to tissues

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active dye

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pressure indicated by the injector gauge needle when the arterial tube is open and the arterial solution is flowing into the body

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actual pressure

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wax-like material produced by saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil

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adipocere / grave wax

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characterized by the presence of free oxygen

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aerobic

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dispersed minute particles of blood and water that become atomized and suspended in air

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aerosolization

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increased viscosity of blood brought about by the clumping of particulate formed elements in the blood vessels

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agglutination

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a period of time immediately before death

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agonal

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decrease in body temperature immediately before death

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agonal algor

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change from a fluid into a thickened mass of blood immediately before death

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agonal coagulation

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loss of moisture immediately before death

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agonal dehydration

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escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death

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agonal edema

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increase in body temperature immediately before death

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agonal fever

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redistribution of endemic microflora on a host-wide basis immediately before death

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agonal translocation

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postmortem cooling of the body to the ambient temperature

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algor mortis

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20
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method of injection and drainage in which embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped while drainage is opened

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alternate drainage

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21
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building block of protein

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amino acid

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22
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characterized by the absence of free oxygen

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anaerobic

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23
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generalized edema in subcutaneous tissue

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anasarca

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24
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descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of identifiable anatomical structures

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anatomical guide

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points of origin and termination in relation to adjacent structures used to designate the boundaries of arteries

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anatomical limits

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used as a reference in describing body parts to one another in which the body is erect, feet together, palms forwards, and thumbs are pointed away

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anatomical position

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27
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localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel resulting in a weakness of the vessel

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aneurysm

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embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and raising vessel

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aneurysm hook

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29
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embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection with an eye in the hook portion of the instrument for placing ligatures around raised vessels

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aneurysm needle

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30
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drainage instrument designed for the removal of venous blood clots

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angular spring forceps

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31
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deviation from the normal

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anomaly

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32
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triangular depression in front of the bend of the elbow

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antecubital fossa

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33
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before death

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antemortem

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dissension of the tissues beneath the skin by gas or air from a puncture or tear in the pleural sac or the lung tissue

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antemortem subcutaneous emphysema

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35
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting the front or forward part

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anterior

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36
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a palpable bony protuberance located on the ilium

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anterior superior iliac spine

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37
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ingredient of embalming fluid that retards the natural postmortem tendency of blood to become viscous and prevents adverse reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals

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anticoagulant

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38
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condition in which the manifestation of life are feebly maintained

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apparent death

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39
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the use of the blood vascular system of the body for temporary preservation, disinfection, and restoration; accomplished through injection of embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins

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arterial embalming / vascular embalming

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40
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concentrated preservative embalming chemical for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming

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arterial fluid

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mixture of arterial fluid and water used for arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids

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arterial solution

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42
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instrument used to inject embalming fluid into the vascular system

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arterial tube

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43
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disease of the arteries resulting in thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls

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arteriosclerosis

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44
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juncture between two or more bones or cartilage

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articulation

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45
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accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity

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ascites

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46
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freedom from infection and from any form of life; sterility

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asepsis

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47
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death beginning in the lungs due to an insufficient intake of oxygen

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asphyxia

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48
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removal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar

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aspiration

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49
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fatty degeneration or thickening of the walls of the larger arteries occurring in atherosclerosis

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atheroma

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50
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apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure

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autoclave

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51
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self-destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance

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autolysis

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52
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the body’s own digestive enzymes capable of destroying blood cells

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autolytic enzyme

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53
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postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition

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autopsy

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54
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substance used to destroy bacteria

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bactericide

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biological agent or situation that constitutes a hazard to humans

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biohazard

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any potential infective, contaminated waste that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace

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biohazards waste

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57
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irreversible somatic death

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biological death

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58
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a carcinogen potentially produced when formaldehyde and sodium hypochlorite come into contact with each other

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bischloromethyl ether / BCME

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59
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chlorine-containing compound used for disinfection of inorganic/inanimate surfaces

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bleach / sodium hypochlorite

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chemical used to lighten a skin discoloration

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bleaching agent

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61
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microorganism present in human blood that can cause disease in humans

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blood borne pathogen

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OSHA mandate (29 CFR 1910.1030) regulating the employee’s exposure to blood and other body fluids

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Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

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condition resulting from changes in blood composition, content, or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly

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blood discoloration

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circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venues, and veins

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blood vascular system

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65
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utilizing manual techniques or round-ended instruments that separate rather than cut the superficial fascia surrounding blood vessels

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blunt dissection

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66
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acute, deep-seated inflammation in the skin, which usually begins as a subcutaneous swelling in a hair follicle

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boil / furuncle

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temporary suture consisting of individual stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues

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bridge suture / interrupted suture

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68
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substance capable of neutralizing acids and bases to maintain a constant pH

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buffer

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69
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self-contained manual pump made from soft rubber designed to create pressure to deliver arterial fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb

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bulb syringe

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70
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dead human body used for medical purposes

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cadaver

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71
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intravascular red-blue discoloration resulting from postmortem hypostasis of blood

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cadaveric lividity / liver mortis

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72
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immediate stiffening of the muscles of a dead human body

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cadaveric spasm / instantaneous rigor

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73
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super portion of the cranium removed during cranial autopsy

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calvarium

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74
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devise used to reattach the calvarium to the cranium after a cranial autopsy

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calvarium clamp

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75
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formation of new channels in a tissue

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canalization

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76
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semi-permeable minute blood vessels allowing for the diffusion of arterial embalming fluid

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capillary

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compound of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen that is an aldehyde or ketone derivative of a polyhydroxy alcohol

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carbohydrate

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78
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circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that end in suppuration and is accompanied by systemic symptoms

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carbuncle

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a cancer-causing chemical or material

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carcinogen

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80
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this term has been replaced in professional vocabulary by embalming analysis

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case analysis

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81
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direct treatment of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished by aspiration and injection of chemicals using a trocar

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cavity embalming

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82
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concentrated embalming chemical injected into the cavities of the body following the aspiration of the body; can also be used in hypodermic and surface embalming

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cavity fluid

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83
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death of the individual cells of the body

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cellular death

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84
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ascending aorta and/or arch of the aorta

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center of distribution

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85
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right atrium of the heart

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center of venous drainage

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86
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embalming machine that uses an electrical pump to create pulsating and non-pulsating demand

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chemotherapy

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87
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phase of somatic death lasting from 5-6 minutes during which life may be restored

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clinical death

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procedure that limits exposure to drainage by attaching tubing to a drain tube allowing drainage to flow directly from a vein into a sanitary disposal system

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closed drainage system

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chemical or physical agent that brings about coagulation

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coagulating agent

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90
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primarily used to supplement and enhance the action of vascular (arterial) solutions

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co-injection fluid

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91
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death beginning at the brain due to irreversible cessation of brain activity and loss of consciousness

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coma

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disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly between individuals by an infectious agent

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communicable disease

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93
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disinfection carried out during the embalming process

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concurrent disinfection

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94
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occurs continuously during vascular injection

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concurrent drainage

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95
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rounded articular process on a bone

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condyle

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96
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laundry that has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials

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contaminated laundry

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any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires

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contaminated sharps

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transparent part of the tunic of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and admits light into the interior

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cornea

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99
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portion of the cornea recovered for transplantation in situ

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corneal sclera button

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100
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elected or appointed official of a local community who may or may not have medical training and holds inquests concerning sudden, violent, and unexplainable deaths

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coroner

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101
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arterial fluid that contains active dyes intended to restore a more natural skin tone

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cosmetic fluid

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102
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technique using active dye in an attempt to cover internal discolorations such as jaundice

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counterstaining

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103
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crackling sensation produced when gases trapped in tissues are palpated, as in subcutaneous emphysema or tissue gas

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crepitation

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104
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rare degenerative disease of the brain with unknown etiology caused by a prion

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Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease / CJD

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thin, medial portion of the ethmoid bone of the skull used as a point of entry for cranial aspiration

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cribriform plate

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106
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irreversible cessation of all vital functions

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death

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107
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noise made by a moribund person caused by air passing through a residue of mucous in the trachea and posterior oral cavity

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death rattle

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108
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semi-convulsive twitches that often occur before death

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death struggle

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109
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decomposition of proteins by enzymes o aerobic bacteria

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decay

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110
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documentation of body conditions and subsequent treatments when sheltering, or preparing a body for visual identification prior to cremation; or for a body received from another faciilty

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decedent care report

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111
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separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes

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decomposition

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112
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loss of moisture from body tissues, which may occur antemortem or postmortem; the removal of water from a substance

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dehydration

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113
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extreme dehydration often resulting in post-embalming discolorations

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desiccation

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114
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separation of the epidermis from the underlying dermis as a result of putrefaction

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desquamation / skin-slip

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115
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difference between potential and actual pressure

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differential pressure

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116
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passage of some components of the injected arterial solution from an intravascular to an extravascular location; movement of the arterial solution from the capillaries into the interstitial fluids and subsequently the cells

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diffusion

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117
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any abnormal color in or upon the human body

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discoloration

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118
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any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of a body part, organ, or system

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disease

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119
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an agent, usually chemical, applied to inanimate objects/surfaces to destroy most disease-causing microbial agents, excluding bacterial spores

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disinfectant

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120
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destruction and/or inhibition of most pathogenic organisms and their products in or on the body

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disinfection

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121
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movement of solution from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries

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distribution

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122
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drainage instrument used to aid the removal of venous blood

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drain tube

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123
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removal of blood, blood clots, interstitial and lymphatic fluid, and arterial solution during vascular embalming, usually through a vein

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drainage

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OSHA-required safety device for a release of a copious amount of water in a short time

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drench shower

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125
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necrosis resulting from localized deprivation of arterial blood supply

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dry gangrene / ischemic necrosis

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126
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bruising discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood into the extravascular tissues

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ecchymosis

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127
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities

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edema

128
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device that uses a m odor to create suction for the purpose of aspiration

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electric aspirator

129
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electrically-heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour to natural form

A

electric spatula / tissue reducer

130
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process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and to restore and acceptable physical appearance

A

embalming

131
Q

evaluation of the dead body prior to, during, and after the embalming procedure is completed

A

embalming analysis / previously case analysis

132
Q

detailed listing of body conditions and treatments performed by funeral personnel for all bodies received into a facility for preparation

A

embalming report

133
Q

mechanical systems and devices of a facility designed to minimize exposure to occupational hazards

A

engineering controls

134
Q

organic catalyst produced by living cells and capable of autolytic decomposition

A

enzyme

135
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to remove as by cutting out; the area from which tissue has been removed

A

excision

136
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specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that result from the performance of an employee’s duties

A

exposure incident

137
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loss of blood to the point where life can no longer be sustained

A

exsanguination

138
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outside the blood vascular system

A

extravascular

139
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from outside the body

A

extrinsic

140
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removal of the eye for tissue transplantation, research, and education

A

eye enucleation

141
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a thin, dome-like plastic shell placed beneath eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of posed eyelids

A

eyecap

142
Q

OSHA-required emergency safety device providing a steady stream of water for flushing the eye

A

eyewash station

143
Q

product of decomposition of fats

A

fatty acid

144
Q

characterized by a h high fever, causing dehydration of the body

A

febrile

145
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the microbial (enzymatic) decomposition of carbohydrates under anaerobic conditions

A

fermentation

146
Q

lesion of the mucous membrane of the lip or mouth

A

fever blister

147
Q

rigidity of tissue due to chemical reaction

A

firming

148
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act of making tissue rigid as a result of protein solidification

A

fixation

149
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agent employed in the preparation of tissues for the purpose of maintaining the existing form of the structure

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fixative

150
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colorless, strong-smelling gas that when used in solution is a powerful preservative and disinfectant; a known carcinogen

A

formaldehyde / HCHO

151
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amount of formaldehyde required to effectively preserve remains

A

formaldehyde demand / preservative demand

152
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gray discoloration of the body caused by the reaction of formaldehyde with hemoglobin to form methyl hemoglobin

A

formaldehyde gray

153
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OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1048) regulation limiting the amount of occupational exposure to formaldehyde

A

formaldehyde rule

154
Q

death of body tissues due to deficient or absent blood supply

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gangrene

155
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antemortem form of gangrene, associated with anaerobic gas forming bacilli, most commonly Clostridium perfringens

A

gas gangrene

156
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extravascular settling of preservative fluids by gravitational force to the dependent areas of the body

A

gravity filtration

157
Q

apparatus used to inject arterial fluid; relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid

A

gravity injector

158
Q

derived unit that measures a dose of absorbed radiation

A

gray (Gy)

159
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instrument used to guide drainage devices into veins

A

groove director

160
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historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration

A

hand pump

161
Q

chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb moisture and/or preserve tissue; used in vanity treatment of autopsied cases

A

hardening compound

162
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OSHA regulation that deals with identifying and limiting exposure to hazardous chemicals within the workplace

A

Hazard Communication Standard

163
Q

agent exposing one to risk

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hazardous material

164
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tumor-like swelling of blood

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hematoma

165
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the red pigment of the hemoglobin

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heme

166
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iron-containing pigment of red blood cells functioning to carry oxygen to the cells

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hemoglobin

167
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destruction of red blood cells that releases heme

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hemolysis

168
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inflammation of the liver

A

hepatitis

169
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infectious bloodborne virus

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hepatitis B virus (HBV)

170
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special arterial fluid with a high HCHO content

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high-index fluid

171
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body of a deceased person, including cremated remains

A

human remains

172
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chemical that increases the capability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture

A

humectant / restorative fluid

173
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apparatus that utilizes a water supply to create suction and is used to aspirate the contents of the body’s cavities

A

hydroaspirator

174
Q

abnormal accumulation of fluids in the scrotal sac

A

hydrocele

175
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abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain

A

hydrocephalus

176
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decomposition with water as one of the reactants

A

hydrolysis

177
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abnormal accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac

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hydropericardium

178
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the thoracic cavity

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hydrothorax

179
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readily absorbing moisture

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hygroscopic

180
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solution having a greater concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared

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hypertonic

181
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injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar

A

hypodermic injection

182
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process of blood and/or other fluids settling to the dependent portions of the body that can occur in the antemortem, atonal, or postmortem period

A

hypostasis

183
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solution having a lesser concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared

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hypotonic

184
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swelling and softening of tissues and organs as a result of absorbing moisture from adjacent sources

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imbibition

185
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agent that will not impart permanent color to tissues; generally used to impart color to a chemical

A

inactive dye

186
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a clean cut into tissue or skin made with a scalpel to access arteries and veins

A

incision

187
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strength of embalming fluids indicated by the number of grams of pure formaldehyde gas dissolved in 100 ml of solution; usually refers to a percentage

A

index

188
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a child less than one year of age

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infant

189
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condition caused by the growth of a pathogenic microorganism in the body

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infectious disease

190
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting towards the feet or underlying structure

A

inferior

191
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anatomical structure forming the base of the femoral triangle; extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle

A

inguinal ligament

192
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act or instance of forcing a fluid into the vascular system or directly into tissues

A

injection

193
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amount of pressure produced by an injection device to overcome initial intravascular and/or extravascular resistance on or within the vascular system

A

injection pressure

194
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between the cells of a structure

A

intercellular

195
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space between the ribs

A

intercostal space

196
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method of drainage in which the drainage is stopped at intervals while the injection continues

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intermittent drainage / restricted drainage

197
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substance in the supporting connective tissues surrounding body cells

A

interstitial fluid

198
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protoplasmic substance inside body cells

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intracellular fluid

199
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within the blood vascular system

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intravascular

200
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force created as the flow of embalming solution is established and the arterial walls expand and contract, resulting in filling of the capillary beds and development of pressure filtration

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intravascular pressure

201
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from within the body

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intrinsic

202
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solution having an equal concentration of dissolved solute as the solution to which it is compared

A

isotonic

203
Q

condition characterized by excessive concentrations of bilirubin in the skin and tissues, cornea, body fluids, and mucous membranes with a resulting yellow appearance

A

jaundice

204
Q

low-formaldehyde arterial fluid with bleaching and coloring qualities for use on bodies with jaundice

A

jaundice fluid

205
Q

wound characterized by irregular tearing of tissue

A

laceration

206
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substance used to kill insect larvae

A

larvicide

207
Q

anatomical term of position and direction denoting away from the midline

A

lateral

208
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abnormal change involving any tissue or organ due to disease or injury

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lesion

209
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to tie off any vessel or structure upon completion of embalming

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ligate

210
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line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper-lying structure

A

linear guide

211
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decomposition of fats

A

lipolysis

212
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cavity or opening of a hollow structure

A

lumen

213
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hydrolytic enzyme that acts destructively upon cells and tissues

A

lysin

214
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organelle within but separate from a cell containing hydrolytic enzymes that break down proteins and certain carbohydrates

A

lysosome

215
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insect larva; especially flies

A

maggot

216
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chemical found in arterial fluid having the capability of displacing an unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more pleasant one

A

masking agent / perfuming agent

217
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manipulation of tissue in the course of preparation of the body

A

massage

218
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting toward the midline

A

medial

219
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elected or appointed official of a local community, with a medical degree, who holds inquests concerning sudden, violent, and unexplained death

A

medical examiner

220
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a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus

A

microorganism

221
Q

the enzymes of microorganisms; a source of the enzymes that contribute to decomposition

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microbial enzyme

222
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chemical within the arterial fluid to deal with varying demands predicated upon the condition of the deceased, the environment, and the preservation to be used

A

modifying agent

223
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necrotic tissue resulting from inadequate venous drainage accompanied by the invasion of saprophytic bacteria

A

moist gangrene

224
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agent which prohibit the growth of mold

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mold preventative

225
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in a dying state; in the atonal period

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moribund

226
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pliable compound to fix or fill

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mortuary putty

227
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feature-setting device placed in the mouth to provide shape and contour to the lips

A

mouth former

228
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vascular injection from two or more sites

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multi-point injection

229
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instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils

A

nasal tube apsirator

230
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antemortem, physiological death of the cells of the body followed by their replacement

A

necrobiosis

231
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pathological death of a tissue still a part of the living organism

A

necrosis

232
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feature-setting device used for mouth closure designed to implant metal pins into bone

A

needle injector

233
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inflammation of the kidneys that can cause an increase in nitrogenous waste

A

nephritis

234
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metabolic by-products such as urea and uric acid that contain nitrogen, and tend to neutralize formaldehyde

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nitrogenous waste

235
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arterial fluid which does not contain active dyes and will not impart a color change upon the body tissues

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non-cosmetic fluid

236
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reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral, contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of a worker’s duties

A

occupational exposure

237
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injection and drainage from one location

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one-point injection

238
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passage of pure solvent from a solution of lesser concentration to one of greater solute concentration when the two solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane; primary mechanism by which preservation occurs

A

osmosis

239
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embalming instrument used to fill the external orifices of the body with an absorbent material

A

packing forceps

240
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to examine by touch

A

palpate

241
Q

introduced into body by piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions

A

parenteral

242
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antemortem, pinpoint, extravascular blood discoloration visible as purplish hemorrhages on the skin

A

petechia

243
Q

drug or medicine that changes the biochemistry of the blood

A

pharmaceutical agent

244
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condition in which interstitial spaces contain such excessive amounts of fluid that the skin remains depressed after palpation

A

pitting edema

245
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used to contain leakage and manage odors; different types include pants, overalls, stockings, sleeves, capri pants, and unionalls

A

plastic garments

246
Q

equipment used to position the body throughout the decedent care

A

positioning device

247
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting toward the back

A

posterior

248
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period that begins after somatic death

A

postmortem

249
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rise in body temperature after death due to continued cellular metabolism

A

postmortem caloricity

250
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change in the body’s chemical composition that occurs after death

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postmortem chemical change

251
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forces of nature that act on the body to alter the physical state of the body or tissues after death

A

postmortem physical change

252
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extravascular discoloration that occurs when heme seeps through the vessel walls and into the body tissues

A

postmortem stain

253
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pressure indicated by the injector gauge needle when the embalming machine is running and the rate of flow is closed

A

potential pressure

254
Q

area or facility wherein embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, or general decedent care is performed

A

preparation room

255
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a chemical that inactivates saprophytic bacteria and attempts to arrest decomposition by converting body tissue to a form less susceptible to decomposition

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preservative

256
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chemical in powder form typically used for surface embalming of the remains

A

preservative powder

257
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passive transport system enabling the passage of arterial solution from the capillary to the tissue fluid

A

pressure filtration

258
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strength of the arterial solution mixed in the embalming machine

A

primary dilution

259
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disinfection carried out prior to the embalming process

A

primary disinfection

260
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the recovery of organs or tissue from a cadaver for transplantation

A

procurement

261
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biochemical compound that is a polymer of many amino acids

A

protein

262
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decomposition of proteins

A

proteolysis

263
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any one of a group of nitrogenous organic compounds formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria on proteins

A

ptomaine

264
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fibrocartilage that joins the two pubic bones in the median plane

A

pubic symphysis

265
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postmortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice of the body as a result of pressure

A

purge

266
Q

liquid product of inflammation

A

pus

267
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decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from anaerobic bacteria

A

putrefaction

268
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speed at which solution is injected; measured in ounces per minute

A

rate of flow

269
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a darkened, air-dried area on the skin resulting of the epidermis while shaving

A

razor burn

270
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repeated aspiration of a cavity

A

reaspiration

271
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treatment of the deceased in the attempt to recreate natural form and color

A

restoration

272
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method of injection wherein both carotid arteries are initially raised to control entry of arterial solution into the head

A

restricted cervical injection

273
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postmortem stiffening of the body muscles by natural body processes

A

rigor mortis

274
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decomposition of sugars

A

saccharolysis

275
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process to promote and establish conditions which minimize or eliminate biohazards

A

sanitation

276
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conversion of fatty tissues of the body into a soapy waxy substance called adipocere or grave wax

A

saponification

277
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bacteria that derive their nutrition from dead organic matter

A

saprophytic bacteria

278
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general embalming instrument used to make incisions and excisions

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scalpel

279
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material used to provide a barrier or seal against leakage of fluid or blood

A

sealing agent

280
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weakening of the strength of the arterial solution by vascular and interstitial fluids

A

secondary dilution

281
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condition characterized by the presence of bacteria in the blood

A

septicemia

282
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chemical agent that isolates metal ions so they cannot adversely react with blood or water

A

sequestering agent

283
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OSHA-required, puncture-resistant, leak-proof receptacle for proper disposal of sharp objects

A

sharps container

284
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vascular embalming in which only the skin and superficial portions of the body receive arterial solution

A

shell embalming

285
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a substance dissolved in a solvent to form a solution; the component of a solution present in a lesser amount

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solute

286
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a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances (solutes) dissolved in a sufficient quantity of solvent

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solution

287
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a substance that does the dissolving in a solution; the component of a solution present in a greater amount

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solvent

288
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death of the organism as a whole

A

somatic death

289
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injection from one site and drainage from a separate site

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split injection

290
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a process of completely removing or destroying all life forms and/or their products on or in a substance

A

sterilization

291
Q

dead at birth

A

stillborn

292
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situated or occurring beneath the skin

A

subcutaneous

293
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting near the surface

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superficial

294
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting towards the head or elevated in place or position

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superior

295
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fluid injected for purposes other than preservation and disinfection

A

supplemental fluid

296
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a wet or dry cloth applied firmly to a body part

A

surface compress

297
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direct contact with body tissues with embalming chemicals

A

surface embalming

298
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discoloration due to the deposit of matter on the skin surface

A

surface discoloration

299
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absorbent material or compress saturated with an embalming chemical and placed in direct contact with the tissue

A

surface pack

300
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chemical that reduces the molecular cohesion and surface tension of a liquid so it can flow through smaller apertures

A

surfactant

301
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postmortem extravascular blood discoloration caused by the rupture of minute vessels as blood settles into the dependent areas of the body

A

tardieu spots

302
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disinfection carried out after the embalming process

A

terminal disinfection

303
Q

postmortem formation of gas associated with anaerobic gas forming bacilli, most commonly, clostridium perfringens

A

tissue gas

304
Q

disinfection of the surface of the body or an object

A

topical disinfection

305
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting lying at right angles to the long axis of the body

A

transverse

306
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sharply-pointed aspirating instrument used in cavity embalming to remove gases, liquids, and semi-solids from the body cavities and hollow organs and inject cavity fluid

A

trocar

307
Q

plastic, threaded screw-like device for sealing punctures

A

trocar button

308
Q

an anatomical structure or a line visualized on the surface of the body used to locate internal structures for cavity embalming

A

trocar guide

309
Q

an approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious

A

universal precautions

310
Q

apparatus that prevents the back-siphoning of contaminated liquids into potable water supply lines or plumbing cross-connections within the preparation room

A

vacuum breaker

311
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liquid that serves as a solvent for embalming fluids

A

vehicle

312
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internal organs enclosed within a cavity

A

viscera

313
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the thickness of a liquid

A

viscosity

314
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agent used to remove elements from the water supply

A

water conditioner

315
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procedures that reduce the likelihood of exposure to a hazard by altering the manner in which a task is performed

A

work practice controls

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