Glossary Flashcards
antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis
abrasion
a localized accumulation of pus
abscess
the process of taking in, as in a colored object which absorbs certain rays of light and reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color (e.g., An apple is called red if the red rays are reflected and the other rays in the light are absorbed.)
absorption
to bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure
abut
dimethyl ketone; a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs; a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover
acetone
a color not found in the visible spectrum; a neutral color such as white, black, gray, and silver and gold (for decorative purposes)
achromatic color
facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles
acquired facial markings
a process of mixing colored lights on a surface on which the wave lengths of each are combined; adding two or more colored lights together to create another color of light
additive method
sticking to or adhering closely; substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surfaces
adhesive
a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist
aerosol
psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed
after-image
a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a surface
airbrush
a bony ridge found on the inferior surface of the maxilla and the superior surface of the mandible which contains the sockets for the teeth
alveolar process
an abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es)
alveolar prognathism
in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common
analogous
a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature
anchor
a bony angle formed by the junction of the posterior edge of the ramus of the mandible and the inferior surface of the body of the mandible; marks widest part of lower 1/3 of face
angle of the mandible
the degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects
angle of projection
the small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking
angulus oris eminence
the groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking
angulus oris sulcus
before death
antemortem
before or in front of; an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part
anterior
the external openings of the nostrils
anterior nares
the inner rim of the ear
antihelix