Embalming - Glossary Flashcards
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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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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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building block of protein
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amino acid
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characterized by the absence of free oxygen
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anaerobic
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generalized edema in subcutaneous tissue
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anasarca
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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
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
anatomical position
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localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel resulting in a weakness of the vessel
aneurysm
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embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and raising vessel
aneurysm hook
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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
aneurysm needle
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drainage instrument designed for the removal of venous blood clots
angular spring forceps
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deviation from the normal
anomaly
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triangular depression in front of the bend of the elbow
antecubital fossa
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before death
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
antemortem subcutaneous emphysema
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting the front or forward part
anterior
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a palpable bony protuberance located on the ilium
anterior superior iliac spine
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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
anticoagulant
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condition in which the manifestation of life are feebly maintained
apparent death
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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
arterial embalming / vascular embalming
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concentrated preservative embalming chemical for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming
arterial fluid
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mixture of arterial fluid and water used for arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids
arterial solution
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instrument used to inject embalming fluid into the vascular system
arterial tube
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disease of the arteries resulting in thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls
arteriosclerosis
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juncture between two or more bones or cartilage
articulation
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accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity
ascites
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freedom from infection and from any form of life; sterility
asepsis
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death beginning in the lungs due to an insufficient intake of oxygen
asphyxia
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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
aspiration
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fatty degeneration or thickening of the walls of the larger arteries occurring in atherosclerosis
atheroma
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apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure
autoclave
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self-destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance
autolysis
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the body's own digestive enzymes capable of destroying blood cells
autolytic enzyme
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postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition
autopsy
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substance used to destroy bacteria
bactericide
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biological agent or situation that constitutes a hazard to humans
biohazard
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any potential infective, contaminated waste that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace
biohazards waste
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irreversible somatic death
biological death
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a carcinogen potentially produced when formaldehyde and sodium hypochlorite come into contact with each other
bischloromethyl ether / BCME
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chlorine-containing compound used for disinfection of inorganic/inanimate surfaces
bleach / sodium hypochlorite
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chemical used to lighten a skin discoloration
bleaching agent
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microorganism present in human blood that can cause disease in humans
blood borne pathogen
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OSHA mandate (29 CFR 1910.1030) regulating the employee's exposure to blood and other body fluids
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
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condition resulting from changes in blood composition, content, or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly
blood discoloration
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circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venues, and veins
blood vascular system
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utilizing manual techniques or round-ended instruments that separate rather than cut the superficial fascia surrounding blood vessels
blunt dissection
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acute, deep-seated inflammation in the skin, which usually begins as a subcutaneous swelling in a hair follicle
boil / furuncle
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temporary suture consisting of individual stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues
bridge suture / interrupted suture
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substance capable of neutralizing acids and bases to maintain a constant pH
buffer
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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
bulb syringe
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dead human body used for medical purposes
cadaver
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intravascular red-blue discoloration resulting from postmortem hypostasis of blood
cadaveric lividity / liver mortis
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immediate stiffening of the muscles of a dead human body
cadaveric spasm / instantaneous rigor
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super portion of the cranium removed during cranial autopsy
calvarium
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devise used to reattach the calvarium to the cranium after a cranial autopsy
calvarium clamp
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formation of new channels in a tissue
canalization
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semi-permeable minute blood vessels allowing for the diffusion of arterial embalming fluid
capillary
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compound of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen that is an aldehyde or ketone derivative of a polyhydroxy alcohol
carbohydrate
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circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that end in suppuration and is accompanied by systemic symptoms
carbuncle
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a cancer-causing chemical or material
carcinogen
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this term has been replaced in professional vocabulary by embalming analysis
case analysis
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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
cavity embalming
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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
cavity fluid
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death of the individual cells of the body
cellular death
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ascending aorta and/or arch of the aorta
center of distribution
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right atrium of the heart
center of venous drainage
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embalming machine that uses an electrical pump to create pulsating and non-pulsating demand
chemotherapy
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phase of somatic death lasting from 5-6 minutes during which life may be restored
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
closed drainage system
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chemical or physical agent that brings about coagulation
coagulating agent
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primarily used to supplement and enhance the action of vascular (arterial) solutions
co-injection fluid
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death beginning at the brain due to irreversible cessation of brain activity and loss of consciousness
coma
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disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly between individuals by an infectious agent
communicable disease
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disinfection carried out during the embalming process
concurrent disinfection
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occurs continuously during vascular injection
concurrent drainage
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rounded articular process on a bone
condyle
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laundry that has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials
contaminated laundry
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any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires
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
cornea
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portion of the cornea recovered for transplantation in situ
corneal sclera button
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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
coroner
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arterial fluid that contains active dyes intended to restore a more natural skin tone
cosmetic fluid
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technique using active dye in an attempt to cover internal discolorations such as jaundice
counterstaining
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crackling sensation produced when gases trapped in tissues are palpated, as in subcutaneous emphysema or tissue gas
crepitation
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rare degenerative disease of the brain with unknown etiology caused by a prion
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
cribriform plate
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irreversible cessation of all vital functions
death
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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
death rattle
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semi-convulsive twitches that often occur before death
death struggle
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decomposition of proteins by enzymes o aerobic bacteria
decay
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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
decedent care report
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separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes
decomposition
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loss of moisture from body tissues, which may occur antemortem or postmortem; the removal of water from a substance
dehydration
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extreme dehydration often resulting in post-embalming discolorations
desiccation
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separation of the epidermis from the underlying dermis as a result of putrefaction
desquamation / skin-slip
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difference between potential and actual pressure
differential pressure
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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
diffusion
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any abnormal color in or upon the human body
discoloration
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any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of a body part, organ, or system
disease
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an agent, usually chemical, applied to inanimate objects/surfaces to destroy most disease-causing microbial agents, excluding bacterial spores
disinfectant
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destruction and/or inhibition of most pathogenic organisms and their products in or on the body
disinfection
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movement of solution from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries
distribution
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drainage instrument used to aid the removal of venous blood
drain tube
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removal of blood, blood clots, interstitial and lymphatic fluid, and arterial solution during vascular embalming, usually through a vein
drainage
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OSHA-required safety device for a release of a copious amount of water in a short time
drench shower
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necrosis resulting from localized deprivation of arterial blood supply
dry gangrene / ischemic necrosis
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bruising discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood into the extravascular tissues
ecchymosis
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities
edema
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device that uses a m odor to create suction for the purpose of aspiration
electric aspirator
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electrically-heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour to natural form
electric spatula / tissue reducer
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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
embalming
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evaluation of the dead body prior to, during, and after the embalming procedure is completed
embalming analysis / previously case analysis
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detailed listing of body conditions and treatments performed by funeral personnel for all bodies received into a facility for preparation
embalming report
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mechanical systems and devices of a facility designed to minimize exposure to occupational hazards
engineering controls
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organic catalyst produced by living cells and capable of autolytic decomposition
enzyme
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to remove as by cutting out; the area from which tissue has been removed
excision
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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
exposure incident
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loss of blood to the point where life can no longer be sustained
exsanguination
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outside the blood vascular system
extravascular
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from outside the body
extrinsic
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removal of the eye for tissue transplantation, research, and education
eye enucleation
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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
eyecap
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OSHA-required emergency safety device providing a steady stream of water for flushing the eye
eyewash station
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product of decomposition of fats
fatty acid
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characterized by a h high fever, causing dehydration of the body
febrile
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the microbial (enzymatic) decomposition of carbohydrates under anaerobic conditions
fermentation
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lesion of the mucous membrane of the lip or mouth
fever blister
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rigidity of tissue due to chemical reaction
firming
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act of making tissue rigid as a result of protein solidification
fixation
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agent employed in the preparation of tissues for the purpose of maintaining the existing form of the structure
fixative
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colorless, strong-smelling gas that when used in solution is a powerful preservative and disinfectant; a known carcinogen
formaldehyde / HCHO
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amount of formaldehyde required to effectively preserve remains
formaldehyde demand / preservative demand
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gray discoloration of the body caused by the reaction of formaldehyde with hemoglobin to form methyl hemoglobin
formaldehyde gray
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OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1048) regulation limiting the amount of occupational exposure to formaldehyde
formaldehyde rule
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death of body tissues due to deficient or absent blood supply
gangrene
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antemortem form of gangrene, associated with anaerobic gas forming bacilli, most commonly Clostridium perfringens
gas gangrene
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extravascular settling of preservative fluids by gravitational force to the dependent areas of the body
gravity filtration
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apparatus used to inject arterial fluid; relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid
gravity injector
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derived unit that measures a dose of absorbed radiation
gray (Gy)
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instrument used to guide drainage devices into veins
groove director
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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
hand pump
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chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb moisture and/or preserve tissue; used in vanity treatment of autopsied cases
hardening compound
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OSHA regulation that deals with identifying and limiting exposure to hazardous chemicals within the workplace
Hazard Communication Standard
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agent exposing one to risk
hazardous material
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tumor-like swelling of blood
hematoma
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the red pigment of the hemoglobin
heme
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iron-containing pigment of red blood cells functioning to carry oxygen to the cells
hemoglobin
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destruction of red blood cells that releases heme
hemolysis
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inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
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infectious bloodborne virus
hepatitis B virus (HBV)
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special arterial fluid with a high HCHO content
high-index fluid
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body of a deceased person, including cremated remains
human remains
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chemical that increases the capability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture
humectant / restorative fluid
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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
hydroaspirator
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in the scrotal sac
hydrocele
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abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain
hydrocephalus
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decomposition with water as one of the reactants
hydrolysis
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abnormal accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac
hydropericardium
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the thoracic cavity
hydrothorax
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readily absorbing moisture
hygroscopic
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solution having a greater concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared
hypertonic
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injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar
hypodermic injection
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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
hypostasis
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solution having a lesser concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared
hypotonic
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swelling and softening of tissues and organs as a result of absorbing moisture from adjacent sources
imbibition
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agent that will not impart permanent color to tissues; generally used to impart color to a chemical
inactive dye
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a clean cut into tissue or skin made with a scalpel to access arteries and veins
incision
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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
index
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a child less than one year of age
infant
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condition caused by the growth of a pathogenic microorganism in the body
infectious disease
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting towards the feet or underlying structure
inferior
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anatomical structure forming the base of the femoral triangle; extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle
inguinal ligament
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act or instance of forcing a fluid into the vascular system or directly into tissues
injection
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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
injection pressure
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between the cells of a structure
intercellular
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space between the ribs
intercostal space
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method of drainage in which the drainage is stopped at intervals while the injection continues
intermittent drainage / restricted drainage
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substance in the supporting connective tissues surrounding body cells
interstitial fluid
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protoplasmic substance inside body cells
intracellular fluid
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within the blood vascular system
intravascular
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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
intravascular pressure
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from within the body
intrinsic
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solution having an equal concentration of dissolved solute as the solution to which it is compared
isotonic
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condition characterized by excessive concentrations of bilirubin in the skin and tissues, cornea, body fluids, and mucous membranes with a resulting yellow appearance
jaundice
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low-formaldehyde arterial fluid with bleaching and coloring qualities for use on bodies with jaundice
jaundice fluid
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wound characterized by irregular tearing of tissue
laceration
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substance used to kill insect larvae
larvicide
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting away from the midline
lateral
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abnormal change involving any tissue or organ due to disease or injury
lesion
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to tie off any vessel or structure upon completion of embalming
ligate
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line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper-lying structure
linear guide
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decomposition of fats
lipolysis
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cavity or opening of a hollow structure
lumen
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hydrolytic enzyme that acts destructively upon cells and tissues
lysin
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organelle within but separate from a cell containing hydrolytic enzymes that break down proteins and certain carbohydrates
lysosome
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insect larva; especially flies
maggot
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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
masking agent / perfuming agent
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manipulation of tissue in the course of preparation of the body
massage
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting toward the midline
medial
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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
medical examiner
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a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
microorganism
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the enzymes of microorganisms; a source of the enzymes that contribute to decomposition
microbial enzyme
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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
modifying agent
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necrotic tissue resulting from inadequate venous drainage accompanied by the invasion of saprophytic bacteria
moist gangrene
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agent which prohibit the growth of mold
mold preventative
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in a dying state; in the atonal period
moribund
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pliable compound to fix or fill
mortuary putty
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feature-setting device placed in the mouth to provide shape and contour to the lips
mouth former
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vascular injection from two or more sites
multi-point injection
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instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils
nasal tube apsirator
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antemortem, physiological death of the cells of the body followed by their replacement
necrobiosis
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pathological death of a tissue still a part of the living organism
necrosis
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feature-setting device used for mouth closure designed to implant metal pins into bone
needle injector
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inflammation of the kidneys that can cause an increase in nitrogenous waste
nephritis
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metabolic by-products such as urea and uric acid that contain nitrogen, and tend to neutralize formaldehyde
nitrogenous waste
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arterial fluid which does not contain active dyes and will not impart a color change upon the body tissues
non-cosmetic fluid
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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
occupational exposure
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injection and drainage from one location
one-point injection
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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
osmosis
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embalming instrument used to fill the external orifices of the body with an absorbent material
packing forceps
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to examine by touch
palpate
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introduced into body by piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions
parenteral
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antemortem, pinpoint, extravascular blood discoloration visible as purplish hemorrhages on the skin
petechia
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drug or medicine that changes the biochemistry of the blood
pharmaceutical agent
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condition in which interstitial spaces contain such excessive amounts of fluid that the skin remains depressed after palpation
pitting edema
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used to contain leakage and manage odors; different types include pants, overalls, stockings, sleeves, capri pants, and unionalls
plastic garments
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equipment used to position the body throughout the decedent care
positioning device
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting toward the back
posterior
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period that begins after somatic death
postmortem
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rise in body temperature after death due to continued cellular metabolism
postmortem caloricity
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change in the body's chemical composition that occurs after death
postmortem chemical change
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forces of nature that act on the body to alter the physical state of the body or tissues after death
postmortem physical change
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extravascular discoloration that occurs when heme seeps through the vessel walls and into the body tissues
postmortem stain
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pressure indicated by the injector gauge needle when the embalming machine is running and the rate of flow is closed
potential pressure
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area or facility wherein embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, or general decedent care is performed
preparation room
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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
preservative
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chemical in powder form typically used for surface embalming of the remains
preservative powder
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passive transport system enabling the passage of arterial solution from the capillary to the tissue fluid
pressure filtration
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strength of the arterial solution mixed in the embalming machine
primary dilution
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disinfection carried out prior to the embalming process
primary disinfection
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the recovery of organs or tissue from a cadaver for transplantation
procurement
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biochemical compound that is a polymer of many amino acids
protein
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decomposition of proteins
proteolysis
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any one of a group of nitrogenous organic compounds formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria on proteins
ptomaine
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fibrocartilage that joins the two pubic bones in the median plane
pubic symphysis
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postmortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice of the body as a result of pressure
purge
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liquid product of inflammation
pus
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decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from anaerobic bacteria
putrefaction
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speed at which solution is injected; measured in ounces per minute
rate of flow
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a darkened, air-dried area on the skin resulting of the epidermis while shaving
razor burn
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repeated aspiration of a cavity
reaspiration
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treatment of the deceased in the attempt to recreate natural form and color
restoration
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method of injection wherein both carotid arteries are initially raised to control entry of arterial solution into the head
restricted cervical injection
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postmortem stiffening of the body muscles by natural body processes
rigor mortis
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decomposition of sugars
saccharolysis
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process to promote and establish conditions which minimize or eliminate biohazards
sanitation
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conversion of fatty tissues of the body into a soapy waxy substance called adipocere or grave wax
saponification
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bacteria that derive their nutrition from dead organic matter
saprophytic bacteria
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general embalming instrument used to make incisions and excisions
scalpel
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material used to provide a barrier or seal against leakage of fluid or blood
sealing agent
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weakening of the strength of the arterial solution by vascular and interstitial fluids
secondary dilution
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condition characterized by the presence of bacteria in the blood
septicemia
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chemical agent that isolates metal ions so they cannot adversely react with blood or water
sequestering agent
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OSHA-required, puncture-resistant, leak-proof receptacle for proper disposal of sharp objects
sharps container
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vascular embalming in which only the skin and superficial portions of the body receive arterial solution
shell embalming
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a substance dissolved in a solvent to form a solution; the component of a solution present in a lesser amount
solute
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a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances (solutes) dissolved in a sufficient quantity of solvent
solution
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a substance that does the dissolving in a solution; the component of a solution present in a greater amount
solvent
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death of the organism as a whole
somatic death
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injection from one site and drainage from a separate site
split injection
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a process of completely removing or destroying all life forms and/or their products on or in a substance
sterilization
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dead at birth
stillborn
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situated or occurring beneath the skin
subcutaneous
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting near the surface
superficial
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting towards the head or elevated in place or position
superior
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fluid injected for purposes other than preservation and disinfection
supplemental fluid
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a wet or dry cloth applied firmly to a body part
surface compress
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direct contact with body tissues with embalming chemicals
surface embalming
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discoloration due to the deposit of matter on the skin surface
surface discoloration
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absorbent material or compress saturated with an embalming chemical and placed in direct contact with the tissue
surface pack
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chemical that reduces the molecular cohesion and surface tension of a liquid so it can flow through smaller apertures
surfactant
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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
tardieu spots
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disinfection carried out after the embalming process
terminal disinfection
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postmortem formation of gas associated with anaerobic gas forming bacilli, most commonly, clostridium perfringens
tissue gas
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disinfection of the surface of the body or an object
topical disinfection
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anatomical term of position and direction denoting lying at right angles to the long axis of the body
transverse
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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
trocar
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plastic, threaded screw-like device for sealing punctures
trocar button
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an anatomical structure or a line visualized on the surface of the body used to locate internal structures for cavity embalming
trocar guide
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an approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious
universal precautions
310
apparatus that prevents the back-siphoning of contaminated liquids into potable water supply lines or plumbing cross-connections within the preparation room
vacuum breaker
311
liquid that serves as a solvent for embalming fluids
vehicle
312
internal organs enclosed within a cavity
viscera
313
the thickness of a liquid
viscosity
314
agent used to remove elements from the water supply
water conditioner
315
procedures that reduce the likelihood of exposure to a hazard by altering the manner in which a task is performed
work practice controls
