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1
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period immediately before somatic death

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agonal period

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post-mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperature

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algor mortis

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method of injection-drainage which embalming solution is injected and then the injection is stopped while drainage is open

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alternate drainage

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4
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in the absence of free oxygen

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anareobic

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5
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severe generalized edema

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anasarca

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6
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a descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of anatomical structures which are known

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anatomical guide

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

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anatomical limits

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the body is erect, feet together, palms facing forward and thumbs are pointed away from the body

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anatomical position

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9
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localized abnormal dilation of outpocketing of a blood vessel resulting from a congenital defect or weakness of the vessel wall

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aneurysm

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10
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an embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels

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aneurysm hook

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an embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels, which has an eye in the hook portion of the instrument for placing ligatures around the vessels

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aneurysm needle

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12
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before death

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antemortem

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13
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toward the frontj

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anterior

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14
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the concentrated, preservative, embalming chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming. the purpose is for inactivating saprophytic bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to decompositon

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arterial (vascular) fluid

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15
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the mixture of arterial (vascular) fluid and water which is used for the arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids

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arterial solution

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16
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a tube used to inject embalming fluid into the body vascular system

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arterial tube

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17
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accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity

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ascites

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18
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insufficient intake of oxygen resulting from numerous causes

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asphyxia

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19
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withdrawal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from the body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar

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aspiration

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20
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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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21
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a postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition; a necropsy

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autopsy

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22
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the arm pit

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base of the axillary space

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23
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biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans

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biohazard

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24
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irreversible somatic death

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biological death

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25
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a chemical which lightens a skin discoloration

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bleaching agent

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26
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discolorations resulting from changes in blood composition content or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly

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blood discoloration

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27
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circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins

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blood vascular system

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28
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tissue that circulates through the vascular system and is composed of approximately 22% of solids and 78% water

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blood

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29
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individual stitch knotted at the tissue edge; maybe applied prior to embalming to align tissues

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bridge suture (temporary interrupted suture)

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30
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an chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base (ph) balance within embalming solutions and in embalmed tissues

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buffers

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31
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a prolongation of the last violent contraction of the muscles into the rigidity of death

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cadaveric spasm

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32
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the dome-like superior portion of the cranium; that portion removed during cranial autopsy

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calvarium

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33
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a device used as a means of fastening the calvarium after a cranial autopsy

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calvarium clamp

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34
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minute blood vessels, the walls of which comprise a single layer of endothelial cells. Connects to smallest arteries and veins

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capillaries

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35
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a cancer-causing chemical or material

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carcinogen

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36
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direct treatment, other than vascular (arterial) injection, of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished by aspiration and injection

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cavity embalming

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37
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embalming chemicals which are injected into the cavities of the body following the aspiration in cavity embalming.

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cavity fluid

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38
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death of the individual cells of the body

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cellular death

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39
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ascending and/or arch of the aorta

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center of fluid distribution

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40
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right atrium of the heart

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center of venous drainage

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41
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embalming machine that uses an electrical pump to create pressure either pulsating or non-pulsating

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centrifugal force machine

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42
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a 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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43
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chemical and physical agents that bring about coagulation

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coagulating agents

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44
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a fluid used primarily to supplement and enhance the action and enhance the action of vascular (arterial) solutions

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coinfection fluid

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45
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the process of converting soluble protein to insoluble protien by heating or contact with a chemical such as an alcohol or an aldehyde. the solidification of a sol into a gelatinous mass

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coagulation

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46
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disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly between individuals by an infectious agents

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communicable disease

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47
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method of drainage in which drainage occurs continuously during vascular (arterial) injection

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concurrent drainage

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48
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any contaminated object that penetrate the skin including but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires

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contaminated sharps

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49
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embalming fluid that contains dyes and coloring agents intended to restore a more natural skin tone through the embalming process

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cosmetic fluid

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50
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plastic garment designed to cover the body from the chest down to the upper thigh

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coverall

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51
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thin, medial portion of the ethmoid bone of the skull

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cribriform plate

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52
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decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria

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decay

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53
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seperation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes

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decomposition

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54
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irreversible cessation of all vital functions

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death

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55
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loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem

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dehydration

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56
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process of drying out

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desiccation

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57
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sloughing off of the epidermis, wherein there is a separation of the epidermis from the underlying dermis formally reffered to as skin slip

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desquamation

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58
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the difference between potential and actual pressure

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differential pressure

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59
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the movement of molecules or other particles in solution from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration until uniform concentration is reached

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diffusion

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60
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any abnormal color in or upon the human body

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discoloration

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61
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an agent, usually chemical applied to inanimate objects/surfaces to destroy disease causing microbial agents, but usually not bacterial spores

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disinfectant

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62
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the movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries

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distribution

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63
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tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger that is inserted into a vein to aid in drainage of blood and to restrict the exit of vascular embalming solution

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drain tube

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64
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discharge or withdrawal of blood, interstatial fluid and embalming fluids from the body during vascular embalming usually removed through a vein of the body

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drainage

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65
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osha required safety device for a release of copious amount of water in a short time

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drench shower

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66
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substances which will upon being dissolved, impart a definite color to the embalming solution . Capacity to impart color to the tissue of the body into which they are injected

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dye (coloring agent)

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67
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extravasation of blood into a tissue; a bruise

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ecchymosis

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68
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissue or body cavities

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edema

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69
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a device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration

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electric aspirator

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70
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an electrically heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour to natural form

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electric spatula

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71
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to remove as by cutting out; the area from which something has been cut out

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excision

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72
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any procedure used to prove a sign of death, usually performed by medical personnel

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expert tests of death

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73
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outside the blood vascular system

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extravascular

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74
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discoloration of the body outside the blood vascular system

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extravascular blood discoloration

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75
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from outside the body

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extrinsic

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76
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a product of decomposition of fats

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fatty acids

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77
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bacterial decomposition of carbohydrates

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fermentation

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78
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rigidity of tissue due to chemical reaction

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firming

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79
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the act of making tissue rigid. the solidification of a compound

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fixation

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80
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colorless, strong-smelling gas that when used in solution is a powerful preservative and disinfectant; a potential carcinogen

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fromaldehyde/HCHO

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81
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grey discoloration of the body casued by the reaction of formaldehyde from the embalming process with hemoglobin to for methlhemoglobin

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formaldehyde grey

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82
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necrosis, death of tissues of part of the body usually due to deficient or absent blood supply

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gangrene

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83
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extravascular movement of preservative fluids by gravitational force to the dependent areas of the body

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gravity filtration

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84
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apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular (arterial) phase of the embalming process; relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid (.43 pounds of pressure per one foot of elevation)

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gravity injector

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85
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instrument used to guide drainage tubes into veins

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groove director

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86
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water containing large amounts of mineral salts.

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hard water

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87
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chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb and to disinfect often used in cavity treatment of autopsied cases

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hardening compounds

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88
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a swelling or mass of clotted blood confined to an organ or space caused by a ruptured blood vessel

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hematoma

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89
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the non protien portion of hemoglobin; the red pigment of the hemoglobin

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heme

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90
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a severe infectious blood borne virus

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hepatitis B

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91
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chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture

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humectant

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92
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apparatus that is connected to the water supply; when the water is turned on a suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body’s cavities

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hydroaspirator

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93
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a solution having a greater concentration of dissolved solute that the solution to which it is compared

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hypertonic solution

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94
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injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar

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hypodermic embalming

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95
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settling of blood and/or fluids to dependent portions of the body

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hypostasis

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96
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a solution having a lesser concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared

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hypotonic solution

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97
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absorption of the fluid portion of blood by the tissues after death resulting in postmortem edema

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imbibition

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98
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a clean cut made with a sharp instrument; in embalming a cut made with a scalpel to raise arteries and veins

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incision

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99
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the strength of embalming fluids indicated by the number of grams of pure formaldehyde gas dissolved in 100ml of water.

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index

100
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disease caused by the growth of a pathogenic microorganism in the body

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infectious disease

101
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from a given reference toward the feet

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inferior

102
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the act or instance of forcing a fluid into the vascular system or directly into tissues

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injection

103
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the amount of pressure produced by an injection device to overcome initial resistance within (intravascular) or on (extravascular) the vascular system (arterial or venous)

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injection pressure

104
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the immediate stiffening of the muscles of a dead human body

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instantaneous rigor mortis

105
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between the cells of a structure

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intercellular

106
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space between the ribs

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itercostal space

107
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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

108
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within the blood vascular system

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intravascular

109
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discoloration of the body within the blood vascular system;

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intravascular blood discoloration

110
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pressure developed as the flow of embalming solution is established and the elastic arterial walls expand and then contract, resulting in filling of the capillary beds and development of pressure filtration

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intravascular pressure

111
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from within the body

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intrinsic

112
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a solution having an equal concentration of dissolved solute to that of a standard of reference

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isotonic solution

113
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conditions characterized by excessive concentration of bilirubin in the skin and tissues and deposition of excessive bile pigment in the skin, cornea, body fluids, and mucous membranes with the resulting yellow appearance of the patient

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jaundice (icterus)

114
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a special vascular fluid with special bleaching and coloring qualities of use on bodies with jaundice; usually low in formaldehyde content

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jaundice fluid

115
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substance used to kill insect larvae

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larvicide

116
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away from midline

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lateral

117
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any change in structure produced during the course of a disease or injury

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lesion

118
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to tie off an artery and vein upon completion of embalming

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ligate

119
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a line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper-lying structure

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linear guide

120
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decomposition of fats

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lipolysis

121
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postmortem, intravascular, red-blue discoloration resulting from hypostasis

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livor mortis/ cadaveric lividity

122
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the cavity or opening of a vein, artery, or intestine

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lumen

123
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method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible

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mandibular suture

124
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manipulation of tissue in the course of preparation of the body

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massage

125
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this must accompany a hazardous product; a requirement of the department of labor and osha under the hazard communication standard

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material safety data sheet/msds

126
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toward the midline

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medial

127
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chemicals added to the embalming solution to deal with varying demands predicated upon the type of embalming the environment and the embalming fluid to be used

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modifying agents

128
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those agents which will prohibit the growth of mold

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mold preventative

129
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in a dying state; in the agonal period

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moribund

130
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a device used in the mouth to shape the contour of the lips

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mouth former

131
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vascular injection from two or more arteries

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multipoint injection

132
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method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and through the mentalis muscle of the chin

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musculature suture

133
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space between the roof of the mouth and the floor of the cranial cavity

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nasal cavity

134
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embalming instrument used to aspirate throat by means of the nostrils

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nasal tube aspirator

135
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antemortem, physioloical death of the cells of the body followed by their replacement

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necrobiosis

136
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pathological death of a tissue still a part of the living organism

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necrosis

137
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inflammation of the kidneys

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nephritis

138
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metabolic by-products that contain nitrogen, such as urea and uric acid. these compounds have a high affinity for formaldehyde and tend to neutralize embalming chemicals

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nitrogenous waste

139
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a type of arterial fluid which contains inactive dyes that will not impart a color change upon the body tissues of the deceased

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non-cosmetic fluid

140
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injection and drainage from one lovation

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one point injection

141
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the passage of solvent from a solution of lesser to one of greater solute concentration when the two solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane

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osmosis

142
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embalming instrument used in filling the external orifices of the body

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packing forceps

143
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to examine by touch

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palpate

144
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incision on the surface of the skin to raise the common carotid arteries. it is made along the posterior border of the inferior one-third of the sternocledomastoid muscle

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parrallel insision

145
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antemortem discoloration that occurs during the course of certain diseases

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pathological discoloration

146
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chemicals found in embalming arterial formulations having the capability of displacing an unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more pleasant one

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perfuming agents (masking agents)

147
Q

to force a fluid through (an organ or tissue), especially by way of the blood vessels; injection during vascular (arterial) embalming

A

perfusion

148
Q

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

A

petechia

149
Q

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

A

pitting edema

150
Q

toward the back

A

posterior

151
Q

period that begins after somatic death

A

postmortem

152
Q

a change in the form or state of matter without any change in chemical composition

A

postmortem physical change

153
Q

extravascular color change that occurs when heme, released by hemolysis of red blood cells, seeps through the vessel walls and into the body tissues

A

postmortem stain

154
Q

the pressure indicated by the injector gauge needle when the injector motor is running and the arterial tubing is clamped off

A

potential pressure

155
Q

fluid injected primarily to prepare the vascular system and body tissues for the injection of the preservative vascular (arterial) solution. This solution is injected before the preservative vascular solution is injected

A

preinjection fluid

156
Q

that area or facility wherin embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, or other body preparation are effected

A

preparation room

157
Q

the science of treating the body chemically so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition

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preservation

158
Q

chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive, and which will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue to form less susceptible to decomposition

A

preservative

159
Q

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

A

preservative powder

160
Q

the action of a force against an opposing force

A

pressure

161
Q

positive intravascular pressure causing passage of embalming solution through the capillary wall to diffuse with the interstitial fluids; causing passage of embalming fluid from an intravascular to an extravascular position

A

pressure filtration

162
Q

the dilution attained as the embalming solution is mixed in the embalming machine

A

primary dilution

163
Q

disinfection carried out prior to the embalming process

A

primary disinfection

164
Q

decomposition of protiens

A

proteolysis

165
Q

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

A

purge

166
Q

liquid product of inflammation containing various proteins and leukocytes

A

pus

167
Q

decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from anaerobic bacteria

A

putrefaction

168
Q

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

A

rate of flow

169
Q

a mark of desiccation

A

razor burn

170
Q

substance that easily loses electrons and there-by causes other substances to be reduced; formaldehyde is a strong reducing agent

A

reducing agent

171
Q

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

A

restoration

172
Q

supplemental fluid, used with the regular arterial solution whose purpose is to retain body moisture and retard dehydration

A

restorative fluid (humectant)

173
Q

method of injection wherein both common carotid arteries are raised

A

restricted cervical injection

174
Q

the right side of the heart seen as the center of drainage; used as a site of drainage via instruments from the right internal jugular vein

A

right atrium

175
Q

postmortem stiffening of the body muscles by natural body processes

A

rigor mortis

176
Q

a two piece embalming instrument consisting of a handle and a blade used to make incisions and excisions

A

scalpel

177
Q

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

A

sealing agents

178
Q

weakening of the embalming solution by the fluids in the body, both vascular and interstitial

A

secondary dilution

179
Q

osha required receptacle for proper disposal of sharps

A

sharps container

180
Q

manifestation of death in the body

A

sign of death

181
Q

an unstable salt usually produced in a aqueous solution and used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent

A

sodium hypochlorite

182
Q

the substance that is dissolved in a solution

A

solute

183
Q

a liquid holding another substance in solution

A

solvent

184
Q

liquid containing dissolved substance

A

solution

185
Q

death of the organism as a whole

A

somatic death

186
Q

injection from one site and drainage from a seperate site

A

split injection

187
Q

situated or occurring beneath the skin

A

subcutaneous

188
Q

toward the surface

A

superficial

189
Q

anatomically towards the head

A

superior

190
Q

fluid injected for purposes other than preservation and disinfection

A

supplemental fluid

191
Q

cloth, wet or dry, folded and applied firmly to a body part

A

surface compress

192
Q

the direct contact of body tissues with embalming chemicals

A

surface embalming

193
Q

a discoloration due to the deposit of matter on the skin surface. These discolorations may occur antemortem, during, or after embalming of the body;

A

surface discoloration

194
Q

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

A

surface pack

195
Q

chemical that reduced the molecular cohesion of a liquid so it can flow through smaller apertures

A

surfactant

196
Q

the science of treating the body chemically so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition

A

temporary preservation

197
Q

institution of disinfection and decontamination measures after the preparation of the remains

A

terminal disinfection

198
Q

study of death

A

thantology

199
Q

disinfection of the surface of the body or an object

A

topical disinfection

200
Q

lying at right angles to the long axis of the body

A

transverse

201
Q

a line drawn or visualized on the surface of the body or a prominent anatomic structure used to locate internal structures during cavity embalming from a point of reference two inches to the left and two inches superior to the umbilicus

A

trocar guide

202
Q

plastic garment designed to cover the entire body from the neck down to and including the feet

A

unionall

203
Q

an approach to infection control. all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectous

A

universal precautions

204
Q

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

A

vascular (arterial) embalming

205
Q

liquids that serve as a solvent for the numerous ingredients that are incorporated into embalming fluids

A

vehicle

206
Q

internal organs enclosed within a cavity

A

viscera

207
Q

the resistance to the flow of a liquid; the thickness of a liquid

A

viscosity

208
Q

an agent used to remove chemical constituents from municipal water supplies that could interfere with drainage and preservation

A

water conditioner

209
Q

controls that reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the manner in which a task is performed; prohibiting recapping of needles, and not allowing blood splatter or aerosolization of blood while draining during the embalming process

A

work practice controls

210
Q

to touch or contact as with the tarsal plates of the closed eyelids

A

abut

211
Q

group of chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids; includes but is not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold preventative agents, and pack application agents

A

accessory chemicals

212
Q

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

A

actual pressure

213
Q

in the presence of free oxygen

A

aerobic

214
Q

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

A

agglutination

215
Q

decrease in body temperature immediately before death

A

agonal algor

216
Q

in reference to blood, a change from a fluid into a thickened mass

A

agonal coagulation

217
Q

the loss of moisture from the living body during the agonal state

A

agonal dehydration

218
Q

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

A

agonal edema

219
Q

increase in body temperature immediately before death

A

agonal fever

220
Q

dimethyl ketone; colorless liquid used to soften and remove scabs

A

acetone

221
Q

the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent

A

causterizing agent

222
Q

curved out, or bulging outward

A

convex

223
Q

mucous membrane lining eyelids and covers the white portion of the eye

A

conjunctiva

224
Q

initial application of a cream or paste cosmetic to skin tissue

A

cosmetic base

225
Q

weight loss and thinness due to a loss of subcutaneous fat

A

emaciated

226
Q

chemical treatment of dhb to reduce presence and growth of microorganisms, temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance

A

embalming

227
Q

consideration given to dhb prior to, during, and after embalming procedure; documentation recommended

A

embalming analysis

228
Q

wound filler; most viscous type of wax; puttylike, to fill large cavities or model features

A

firm wax

229
Q

profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from root to tip

A

grecian

230
Q

formerly called infectious hepatitis; transmitted by oral-fecal contamination

A

hepatitis a

231
Q

severe infectious blood-borne virus

A

hepatitis b

232
Q

spread by contaminated blood or body fluid; viral disease that leads to swelling of the liver

A

hepatitis c

233
Q

special vascular (arterial) fluid with formaldehyde content of 25-36%

A

high index fluids

234
Q

(hidden suture) closes insisions in such a manner that ligature remains entirely under the epidermis

A

intradermal suture

235
Q

a greenish-black coloration along the vessels (veins) produced by hemolysis of the blood in the vessels.

A

marbling

236
Q

puttylike substance an absorbent sealing adhesive injectable under the skin or applied to surface tissue to establish skin contour

A

mastic compound

237
Q

verticle line drawn from the center of the medial border of the base of the axillary space

A

midaxillary line

238
Q

long and narrow, hollow cheeks, nose long and prominent, forehead narrow and high, recedes, and jaw narrow

A

oblong

239
Q

change in the body’s chemical composition occurring after death

A

postmortem chemical change

240
Q

short, with full cheeks and a rounded fuller jawline, and a rounded cranium

A

round

241
Q

(inversion) used to gather in and turn excess tissues; pattern is same intradermal suture, except stitches made parallel to the incision edges adn do not pierce the margins of the incision

A

worm suture

242
Q

(cheek bone) the bony arch at the outer border of the eye socket, formed by the union of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone

A

zygomatic arch

243
Q

tissue gas

A

clostridium perfringens

244
Q

white, yellow, red and brown: four hues that correspond to the pigments of the skin

A

basic pigments

245
Q

the yellow pigment of the skin

A

carotene

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