Glossary Flashcards

1
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antemortem and/or postmortem 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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2
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a localized accumulation of pus

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abscess

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3
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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.)

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absorption

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4
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to bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure

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abut

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5
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dimethyl ketone; a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs; a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover

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acetone

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6
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a color not found in the visible spectrum; a neutral color such as white, black, gray, and silver and gold (for decorative purposes)

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achromatic color

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7
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facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles

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acquired facial markings

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8
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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

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additive method

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9
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sticking to or adhering closely; substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surfaces

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adhesive

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10
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a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist

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aerosol

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11
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psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed

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after-image

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12
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a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a surface

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airbrush

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13
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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

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alveolar process

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14
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an abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es)

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alveolar prognathism

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15
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in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common

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analogous

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16
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a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature

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anchor

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17
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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

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angle of the mandible

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18
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the degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects

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angle of projection

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19
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the small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking

A

angulus oris eminence

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20
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the groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking

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angulus oris sulcus

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21
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before death

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antemortem

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22
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before or in front of; an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part

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anterior

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23
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the external openings of the nostrils

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anterior nares

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24
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the inner rim of the ear

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antihelix

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25
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a small eminence obliquely opposite the tragus on the superior border of the lobe of the ear

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antitragus

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26
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a clear, thin, alkaline fluid which fills the anterior chamber of the eyeball

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aqueous humor

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27
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curved, as the beak of an eagle; as viewed from the profile, a nasal profile which exhibits a “hook” or convexity in its dorsum

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aquiline

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28
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the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly

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arch of the wing

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29
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framework; a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration

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armature

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30
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to draw out liquids or gases by means of suction

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aspiration

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31
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lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion

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asymmetry

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32
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(1) in cosmetology, the vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); the initial application of cream or cosmetic; (2) the lower part of anything, the supporting part

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base

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33
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four hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin

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basic pigment

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34
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(cross stitch) a network of stiches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position

A

basket weave suture

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35
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those areas of the fleshly lips, cheeks, chin, and neck which exhibit hair growth

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beard area

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36
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two sides

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bilateral

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37
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dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object

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bilateral differences

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38
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an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature

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bilateral view

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39
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an achromatic color; the absence of all color in pigmentation

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black

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40
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to whiten by removing color; to make pale

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blanch

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41
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a chemical which lightens or blanches skin discolorations

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bleach

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42
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the act of lightening a discoloration by hypodermic means or by surface compress

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bleaching

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43
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color which escapes at the edge of a mixture

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bleed

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44
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to mix or intermingle colors smoothly; to make a gradual change from one color to another

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blend

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45
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light yellow in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color

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blonde

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46
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the horizontal portion of the lower jaw

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body of the mandible

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47
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a raised support; the arched portion of the nose which is supported by the nasal bones; a structure or span connecting two parts of a mutilated bone

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bridge

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48
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(interrupted suture) a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues

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bridge stitch

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49
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brightness; in colored illumination, the quantity of illumination passing through a color transparency

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brilliance

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50
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brown or copper-like in coloration

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bronze

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51
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the color of a tanned leather

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brown

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52
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dark brown in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color

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brunette

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53
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the space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the oral cavity

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buccal cavity

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54
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natural, shallow concavities of the cheeks which extend obliquely downward from the medial or lateral margins of the cheekbones

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buccal depressions

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55
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the principle muscle of the cheek which compresses the cheeks and forms the lateral wall of the mouth

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buccinator

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56
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the vertical furrow of the cheek; an acquired facial marking

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bucco-facial sulcus

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57
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dental prognathism

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buck teeth

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58
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to oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means; a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat, extreme cold, caustic material, radiation, friction, or electricity

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burn

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59
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in cosmetology, a compressed powder

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cake

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60
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purple-red in coloration; (aka crimson)

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carmine

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61
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the yellow pigment of the skin

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carotene

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62
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a specialized type of dense connective tissue; attached to the ends of bones and forming parts of structures, such as the nasal septum and the framework of the ear

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cartilage

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63
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casting; any object which has been made from a mold; the positive reproduction obtained from a negative impression

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cast

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64
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a chemical capable of drying tissues by searing; caustic

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cauterizing agent

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65
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a substance used to promote the adhesion of two separated surfaces, such as the lips, the eyelids, or the margins of an incision

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cement

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66
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reduced to carbon; the state of tissues destroyed by burning

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charred

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67
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(intensity) brightness or dullness of a color

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chroma

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68
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a color having hue; a color of the visible spectrum

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chromatic color

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69
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the eyelashes

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cilia

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70
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a clear syrup-like liquid which evaporates, leaving a contractile, white film; a liquid sealer

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collodion

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71
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a visual sensation perceived by the eye and the mind due to the activity and vibration of light

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color

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72
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in cosmetology, a substance used to impart color to an object; dye, pigment, ink, or paint

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colorant

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73
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colored glass, gelatin, or other substances which transmit light of certain wave lengths while absorbing the others

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colored filter

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74
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illumination of an identifiable hue

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colored light

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75
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a circle in which the primary, secondary, and intermediate hues are arranged in orderly intervals

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color wheel

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76
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the fleshy termination of the nasal septum at the base of the nose; located between the nostrils; the most inferior part of the mass of the nose

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columna nasi

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77
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directly opposite hues on the color wheel; any two pigmentary hues which, by their mixture in equal quantities, produce gray

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complements

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78
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the color and texture of the skin, especially that of the face

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complexion

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79
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a broken bone which pierces the skin

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compound fracture

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80
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gauze or absorbent cotton saturated with water or an appropriate chemical and placed under or upon tissues to preserve, bleach, dry, constrict, or reduce swelling

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compress

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81
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exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface; a concavity

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concave

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82
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a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip

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concave-convex profile

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83
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a depressed profile form which may dip concavely from root to tip (also see retrousse and infantine)

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concave nasal profile

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84
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a basic facial profile form in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip (e.g. infantine, retrousse, and least common)

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concave profile

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85
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a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line

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concave-vertical profile

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86
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the concave shell of the ear; the deepest depression of the ear

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concha

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87
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treatments of a restorative nature performed during the embalming operation

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concurrent

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88
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a rounded prominence at the end of a bone forming an articulation; the posterior process of the ramus of the mandible

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condyle

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89
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the outline or surface form

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contour

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90
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a bruise

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contusion

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91
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the color of an object being changed or completely destroyed when one color of illumination strikes an object of a completely different color

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conversion

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92
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curved evenly; resembling a segment of the outer edge of a sphere

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convex

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93
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a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip

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convex-concave profile

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94
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(Roman, aquiline) a nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form

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convex nasal profile

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95
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a basic profile form in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip (most common)

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convex profile

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96
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a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin and upper lip project equally to an imaginary vertical line

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convex-vertical profile

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97
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blue, green, purple, or any intermediate pigmentary hue in which they predominate; a receding hue which creates the illusion of distance from the observer; a color of short wave lengths

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cool hue

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98
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vertical prominences of the neck; an acquired facial marking

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cords of the neck

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99
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the anterior, non-articulating process of the ramus of the mandible which serves as the insertion for the temporalis muscle

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coronoid process

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100
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having an abnormal amount of fat on the body

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corpulence

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101
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a cosmetic technique which consists of highlighting those parts of the face or individual features to enlarge or bring them forward or shadowing them to reduce the appearance of size or deepen a depression

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corrective shaping

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102
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a pyramid-shaped muscle of facial expression which draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially

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corrugator

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103
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a media for beautifying the complexion and skin, etc

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cosmetic

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104
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a cosmetic medium composed of two, three, or all four basic pigments

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cosmetic compound

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105
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the initial application of a cream or paste cosmetic to skin tissues

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cosmetic base

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106
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the process of applying cosmetics to a surface

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cosmetizing

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107
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(beautician) a professional trained in the application of cosmetics and the styling of hair

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cosmetologist

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108
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the study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails

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cosmetology

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109
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that part of the human skull which encloses the brain

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cranium

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110
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a semi-solid cosmetic

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cream cosmetic

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111
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the horizontal plate of the ethmoid bone separating the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity

A

cribiform plate

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112
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see basket weave

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cross stitch

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113
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(vertex) the topmost part of the head

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crown

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114
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(optical facial sulcus) the furrows radiating from the lateral corner of the eye; acquired facial markings

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crows feet

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115
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the superior and anterior bifurcating branches of the antihelix of the ear

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crura of the antihelix

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116
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the origin of the helix which is flattened in the concha

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crus of the helix

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117
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a commercially-prepared solvent used to remove dead cuticle from the nails and obstinate scabs

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cuticle remover

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118
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separation of the head from the body; to decapitate is the act of such separation

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decapitation

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119
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separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial or autolytic enzymes

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decomposition

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120
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a material employed to fill cavities or excisions and to serve as a foundation for the superficial wax restoration

A

deep filler

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121
Q

loss of water from the body or tissues

A

dehydrated

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122
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(desiccation) the loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem; rendered thoroughly dry; exhausted of moisture

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dehydration

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123
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the thickness of the applied cosmetic

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density

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124
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(buck teeth) oblique insertion of the teeth

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dental prognathism

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125
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ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position

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dental tie

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126
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to lower inferiorly or to reduce projection

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depress

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127
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a hollow or shallow concave area in a surface

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depression

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128
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a muscle of facial expression which depresses the angle of the mouth

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depressor anguli oris

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129
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a muscle of facial expression which draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral

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depressor labii inferioris

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130
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(dermis, skin) the corium, or true skin

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derma

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131
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(skin slip) the separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction

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desquamation

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132
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(see dehydration)

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desiccation

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133
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a variation from the common or established

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deviation

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134
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a frontal-view geometric head shape which is widest across the cheekbones, narrowing in width in both the forehead and the jaws

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diamond

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135
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a double bellied muscle which draws the hyoid bone superiorly

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digastricus

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136
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a substance thinned or reduced in concentration; a cosmetic lessened in brilliance

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dilution

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137
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shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form; natural facial markings

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dimples

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138
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a state of stretching out or becoming inflated

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distention

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139
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a state of being twisted or pushed out of natural shape or position

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distortion

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140
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top; the anterior protruding ridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the lobe

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dorsum

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141
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a wooden or metal rod used as an armature

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dowel

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142
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a compacted cake-type cosmetic of red coloration

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dry rouge

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143
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a non-preserving powder utilized in setting cosmetics and a wax firming agent; examples include: talcum powder and cosmetic powder

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drying powder

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144
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swarthy; somewhat dark in color; when used to describe the complexion color

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dusky

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145
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the organ of hearing

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ear

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146
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities

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edema

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147
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an electrically-heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form

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electric spatula

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148
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a raised surface or part

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elevation

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149
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excessive leanness; a wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face

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emaciation

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150
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to fix or fasten in place

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embed

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151
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a prominence or projection of a bone

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eminence

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152
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the process of making color appear more vivid by illuminating it with a light of the same color

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emphasis

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153
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the removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture

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enucleation

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154
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the muscle that draws the scalp posteriorly and inferiorly and raises the eyebrows

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epicranius (occipitofrontalis)

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155
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the outermost layer of skin; the cuticle or scarf skin

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epidermis

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156
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to remove as by cutting out

A

excise

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157
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the area from which tissue has been removed

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excision

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158
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any visible surface which is to remain uncovered or unclothed

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exposed area

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159
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the opening or passageway of the ear

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external auditory meatus

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160
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weight applied to a surface

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external pressure

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161
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(supercilia) superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches

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eyebrows

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162
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a cosmetic in pencil form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow, or creating an eyebrow where the hairs were removed

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eyebrow pencil

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163
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a thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic placed beneath eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of posed eyelids

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eyecap

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164
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(palpebrae) two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball

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eyelids

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165
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a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid

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eye shadow

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166
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the bony region containing the eyeball; the orbital cavity

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eye socket

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167
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anatomically, the region from the eyes to the base of the chin; physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin

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face

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168
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the “character” lines of the face and neck; wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples

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facial markings

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169
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the silhouettes of the face from the side view

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facial profiles

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170
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mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face

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facial proportions

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171
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to reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge; to “taper”

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feather

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172
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material used to fill a large cavity (e.g. plaster of Paris and cotton; liquid sealer and cotton)

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filler

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173
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the degree of rigidity or stability; a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax

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firmness

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174
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(wound filler) the most viscous type of wax; a putty-like material used to fill large cavities or model features

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firm wax

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175
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an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin

A

first degree burn

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176
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flushed with red, when describing a complexion; not as vivid as ruddy

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florid

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177
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the illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp; the fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube

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fluorescent light

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178
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an elongated prominence adjoining a surface

A

fold

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179
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an opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain

A

foramen magnum

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180
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the quality of a color to draw attention by means of its intensity or “advancing” characteristics

A

force

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181
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that part of the face above the eyes

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forehead

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182
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external shape; a mold for casting; produce a certain shape; to constitute existing elements

A

form

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183
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the complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology

A

foundation

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184
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total evacuation (absence) of tissue

A

fourth degree burn

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185
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broken bone

A

fracture

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186
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the vertical restraining fold of mucous membrane on the midline of the inside of each lip connecting the lip with the gum

A

frenulum

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187
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anterior; the anterior view of the face or features

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frontal

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188
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the anterior third of the cranium, forming the forehead and the anterior portion of the roof of the skull

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frontal bone

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189
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paired, rounded, unmargined prominences of the frontal bone found approximately one inch beneath the normal hairline

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frontal eminences

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190
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the ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone; the ascending process of the upper jaw

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frontal process of the maxilla

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191
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the quality and quantity of illumination used for presentation of casketed remains

A

funeral lighting

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192
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(wrinkle) a crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations

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furrow

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193
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the shape of a plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc.

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geometric

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194
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a single bony prominence of the frontal bone located between the superciliary arches in the inferior part of the frontal bone above the root of the nose

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glabella

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195
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a neutral, achromatic color resulting from the mixture of black and white pigments; a color resulting from the mixture of complementary pigmentary hues in equal quantities

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gray

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196
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a nasal profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip; a straight nasal profile

A

Grecian

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197
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the hue resulting from the mixture of yellow and blue pigments in equal quantities; one of three secondary pigmentary hues

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green

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198
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an elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface

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groove

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199
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the outline of hair growth on the head or face; the lowest centrally located part of the hair of the cranium

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hairline

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200
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a grouping of hairs, affixed by suturing, utilized in hair restorations

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hair patch

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201
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the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth

A

hard palate

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202
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the outline of the exterior margins of the head

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head shape

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203
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the vertical measurement of a feature or part of a feature; the distance above the base

A

height

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204
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the outer rim of the ear

A

helix

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205
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red pigment; the protein coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles which serves to convey oxygen to the tissues forming oxyhemoglobin

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hemoglobin

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206
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(intradermal suture) type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis

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hidden stitch

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207
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a surface lying at right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light; the brighter part

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highlight

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208
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parallel to the plane of the horizon

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horizontal

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209
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roughly u-shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve

A

horseshoe curve

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210
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the property of a color by which it is distinguished from other colors

A

hue

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211
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any liquid or semi-liquid of the body; e.g. the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball

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humor

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212
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shaped as a bent wood weapon with a central belly; resembling a “cupid” bow; the five arcs in the line of the lip closure resemble the design of the classic hunting bow

A

hunting bow

213
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the insertion of chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle

A

hypodermic injection

214
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the injection of special creams or liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour

A

hypodermic tissue building

215
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giving or casting of light

A

illumination

216
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the illumination resulting from the glowing of a heated filament

A

incandescent light

217
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a clean cut into tissue or skin

A

incision

218
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the depression between the mental eminence and the inferior incisor teeth

A

incisive fossa

219
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the four teeth located anteriorly from the midline on each jaw; used for cutting

A

incisor teeth

220
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slope; deviation from the horizontal or vertical; oblique

A

inclination

221
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a blue dye from certain plants or made synthetically, usually from aniline dyes; a deep violet blue designated by Newton as one of the seven prismatic colors

A

indigo

222
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babyish, childlike in regard to much adipose tissue; also refers to a facial profile

A

infantine

223
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beneath; lower in plane or position; the undersurface of an organ or indicating a structure below another structure; toward the feet

A

inferior

224
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the lowermost scroll-shaped bones on the sidewalls of the nasal cavity

A

inferior nasal conchae

225
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the furrow of the lower attached border of the inferior palpebra; an “acquired” facial marking

A

inferior palpebral sulcus

226
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a form of prognathism in which the base of the nasal cavity protrudes abnormally

A

infranasal prognathism

227
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the part of the invisible spectrum adjacent to the red end of the visible spectrum

A

infrared

228
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eminence at the medial corner of the closed eyelids

A

inner canthus

229
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superiorly, the skin portion of the upper lip from the attached margin of the upper mucous membrane to the base of the nose; and inferiorly, the skin portion of the lower lip from the attached margin of the lower mucous membrane to the labiomental sulcus

A

integumentary lips

230
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existing in a high degree of brilliance; vivid

A

intense

231
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to become more brilliant or more vivid in color

A

intensify

232
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see “chroma”

A

intensity

233
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the vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows; “acquired” facial markings

A

interciliary sulci

234
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a pigmentary hue produced by mixing, in equal quantities, a primary hue with its adjacent secondary hue on the color wheel

A

intermediate hue

235
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see “bridge stitch”

A

interrupted suture

236
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a notch or opening between the tragus and the antitragus of the ear

A

intertragic notch

237
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see “hidden stitch”

A

intradermal suture

238
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tissues turned in an opposite direction or folded inward

A

inversion

239
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a three-sided figure whose base is superior to its apex; when used to describe a frontal-view geometric head shape, a head which is wide at the forehead and narrow at the jaw

A

inverted triangle

240
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the inferior border of the mandible

A

jawline

241
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any two hues seen together which modify each other in the direction of their complements

A

juxtaposition

242
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lips

A

labia

243
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the vertical furrows of each lip extending from within the mucous membranes into the integumentary lips; acquired facial markings; e.g. furrows of age

A

labial sulci

244
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the junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow; a natural facial marking

A

labiomental sulcus

245
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to cut or tear into irregular segments

A

lacerate

246
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an irregularly torn or jagged wound, ranging from superficial scratches to deep tears in the tissues

A

laceration

247
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oil from sheep wool

A

lanolin

248
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(peach fuzz) the downy hair of a fetus, children, or women

A

lanugo

249
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a position or direction away from the midline; to the side

A

lateral

250
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escape of blood or fluid

A

leak

251
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a vertical dimension

A

length

252
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a nasal index common to individuals of Western European descent having a long, narrow, and high-bridge

A

leptorrhine

253
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a muscle of facial expression which elevates the angle of the mouth

A

levator anguli oris

254
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a muscle of facial expression which elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostril opening; the common elevator

A

levator labii superioris alaeque nasi

255
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a muscle of facial expression which elevates and extends the upper lip

A

levator labii superioris

256
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a muscle of facial expression which raises the upper eyelid

A

levator palpebrae superioris

257
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to tie or bind using cord, wire, or thread

A

ligate

258
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thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones

A

ligature

259
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to shine; a form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye to make sight possible

A

light

260
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the line that forms between two structures, such as the lips or the eyelids when in a closed position, which marks their place of contact with each other

A

line of closure

261
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eyelid furrows which are short and broken, extending horizontally on the palpebrae themselves and which may fan from both the medial and lateral corners of the eyes

A

linear sulci

262
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a small, flat brush having soft hairs of uniform length

A

lip brush

263
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a soft restorative wax, usually tinted, used to surface the mucous membranes or to correct lip separations

A

lip wax

264
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a fluid, colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended

A

liquid cosmetic

265
Q

a quick-drying fluid adhesive

A

liquid sealer

266
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a part or projection, more or less rounded; e.g. the inferior part of the ear or the projection of the nose overlying the lower lateral cartilages

A

lobe

267
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a single, noose-like suture, not pulled taut before knotting, which stands from the skin and which anchors restorative materials

A

loop stitch

268
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a red-purple or purplish-red (e.g., a product of red and blue illumination projected on the same area)

A

magenta

269
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those requiring a long period of time, are extensive, require advanced technical skill, and expressed written consent to perform

A

major restoration

270
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the cosmetic material; the process of application of a cosmetic

A

makeup

271
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the horseshoe-shaped bone forming the inferior jaw

A

mandible

272
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the small oval depression on the zygomatic process of the temporal bone into which the condyle of the mandible articulates, just anterior to the external auditory meatus; forms the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ)

A

mandibular fossa

273
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jaw protrusion of the inferior jaw

A

mandibular prognathism

274
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the furrow beneath the jawline which rises vertically on the cheek; an acquired facial marking

A

mandibular sulcus

275
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a stitch used to hold the mouth closed; placed behind the lips, one part is passed through/around the inferior jaw at the median plane, while the other part extends through the nasal septum or the superior frenulum

A

mandibular suture

276
Q

the boundaries or edges

A

margins

277
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a cosmetic preparation used to darken the eyelashes

A

mascara

278
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anything that hides or conceals, as cosmetics

A

mask

279
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a soft, white, oily preparation used as a protective coating for external tissues; a base for cream cosmetics and a wax softener; an emollient

A

massage cream

280
Q

muscles of mastication which close the mandible

A

masseter

281
Q

the rounded projection on the inferior portion of the temporal bones just posterior to the lobe of the ear

A

mastoid process

282
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having a dull finish; created by the application of loose powder, lack of sheen

A

matte

283
Q

a paired bone with several processes that form the skeletal base of most of the superior face, roof of the mouth, sides of the nasal cavity, and floor of the orbit

A

maxilla

284
Q

superior jaw protrudes

A

maxillary prognathism

285
Q

nearer to the midline; opposite of lateral direction

A

medial

286
Q

tiny prominence on the midline of the superior mucous membrane

A

medial lobe

287
Q

situate or placed in the middle of the body dividing it into the right and left halves

A

median plane

288
Q

the brown to black-brown pigment in the epidermis and hair

A

melanin

289
Q

a triangular projection on the inferior portion of the anterior mandible

A

mental eminence

290
Q

the muscle which elevates and protrudes the inferior lip, wrinkles the skin over the chin

A

mentalis

291
Q

a nasal classification which is medium broad and medium-low bridged; common to individuals of Asian descent

A

mesorrhine

292
Q

those requiring a minimum effort, skill, or time to complete

A

minor restoration

293
Q

a composition of two or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other

A

mixture

294
Q

constructing a form with a pliable material such as wax or clay

A

modeling

295
Q

variations of one hue; tints, tones, and shades of one hue

A

monochromatic

296
Q

to diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade

A

mottle

297
Q

a device used in the mouth for shaping the contour of the lips

A

mouth former

298
Q

the visible red surfaces of the lips; the lining membrane of body cavities which communicate with the exterior

A

mucous membranes

299
Q

a stitch used to hold the mouth closed; placed behind the lips; part is passed through the muscles tangent to the inferior jaw (while the other part extends through either the nasal septum or the superior frenulum)

A

musculature suture

300
Q

to reduce the intensity of a color by the addition of another color

A

mute

301
Q

disfigured by a loss of a natural part by force

A

mutilated

302
Q

directly inferior to the glabella and forming a dome over the superior portion of the nasal cavity

A

nasal bones

303
Q

the orifice in the bony face bounded by the margins of the nasal bones and the maxilla

A

nasal cavity

304
Q

the sharp, bony projection located medially at the inferior margin of the nasal cavity

A

nasal spine of the maxilla

305
Q

the angular area between the posterior margin of the wing of the nose and the nasolabial fold; a natural facial marking

A

nasal sulcus

306
Q

the anterior fold of the cheek which descends laterally along the upper lip from the wing of the nose; a natural facial marking

A

nasolabial fold

307
Q

the furrow lying medial and adjacent to the nasolabial fold; an acquired facial marking

A

nasolabial sulcus

308
Q

the concavity superior and medial to the inner corner of the eye

A

naso-orbital fossa

309
Q

those that are present at birth, hereditary

A

natural facial markings

310
Q

areas of color in the tissues normally darker than the adjacent areas

A

natural shadows

311
Q

an instrument used to impel specially designed metal pins (with wire attached to each pin) into bone

A

needle injector

312
Q

a new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor or growth

A

neoplasm

313
Q

a birthmark; a congenital skin blemish; any congenital anomaly, including various types of birthmarks and all types of moles

A

nevus

314
Q

the most common characteristics of each feature; typical, common, average

A

norm

315
Q

a relatively deep indentation, usually between two projections

A

notch

316
Q

slanting or inclined, neither perpendicular nor horizontal

A

oblique

317
Q

the shallow, curving groove below the medial corner of the eyelids; a natural facial marking

A

oblique palpebral sulcus

318
Q

a frontal head form in which the head is long and narrow throughout

A

oblong

319
Q

lowest part of the back and base of the cranium, forming a cradle for the brain

A

occipital bone

320
Q

the prominence at the center of the external surface of the occipital bone

A

occipital protuberance

321
Q

(see epicranius)

A

occipitofrontalis

322
Q

a coloring medium in which the pigments are combined with a petroleum product

A

oil-base cosmetics

323
Q

a yellow-tan of medium value with a greenish tinge

A

olive

324
Q

the state of being opaque

A

opacity

325
Q

not transparent or translucent; not allowing light to pass through a concealing cosmetic

A

opaque

326
Q

(see crows feet)

A

optic facial sulci

327
Q

the mouth; the orifice containing the teeth and tongue

A

oral cavity

328
Q

the hue obtained from the mixture of red and yellow; a secondary color of pigments

A

orange

329
Q

the muscle that closes the eyelids; compresses the lacrimal sacs

A

orbicularis oculi

330
Q

the muscle that closes and puckers the lips

A

orbicularis oris

331
Q

(see eye socket)

A

orbital cavity

332
Q

bags under the eyes; the fullness between the inferior palpebrae and the oblique palpebral sulcus

A

orbital pouch

333
Q

the entrance or outlet of any body cavity; an opening

A

orifice

334
Q

the attachment of a muscle which moves least when the muscle contracts; the beginning

A

origin

335
Q

an adornment or embellishment; a cosmetic material manufactured for street wear; the technique of cosmetic application to beautify the face

A

ornamental

336
Q

a frontal head form in which the head is generally egg-shaped, with the cranium slightly wider than the jaws; most common geometric head form

A

oval

337
Q

a coloring modified by an overlying color; a color which visibly predominates more than general coloring; a wash

A

overtone

338
Q

one of the bones forming the posterior part of the hard palate and lateral nasal wall between the interior pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone and the maxilla

A

palatine bone

339
Q

(see eyelids); singular = palpebra

A

palpebrae

340
Q

two bones that form the roof and part of the sides of the skull

A

parietal bones

341
Q

the rounded peak of the external convexity of the parietal bones; determines the widest part of the cranium

A

parietal eminence

342
Q

a soft, moist opaque cosmetic with the consistency of dough and bound together with the aid of gum, starch, and water; if oils and fats are present, water is absent

A

paste

343
Q

a group of hairs of uniform length applied simultaneously as a method of hair replacement

A

patch of hair

344
Q

diseased; due to disease

A

pathological condition

345
Q

wounds that cause a puncture of the skin, a cavity, or an organ

A

penetrating wounds

346
Q

superior portion of the bony nasal septum

A

perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone

347
Q

a semi-solid, mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

A

petroleum jelly

348
Q

an antiseptic/disinfectant employed to dry moist tissues and to bleach discolored tissues

A

phenol

349
Q

the vertical groove located medially on the superior lip; a natural facial marking

A

philtrum

350
Q

the study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features

A

physiognomy

351
Q

a coloring matter which can be applied to an object, when combined with some type of vehicle

A

pigment

352
Q

a powder (usually composed of dry, pulverized pigments and talcum) employed as a cosmetic material

A

pigment powder

353
Q

the Prang system; the basis for mortuary cosmetology

A

pigment theory

354
Q

the exterior ear

A

pinna

355
Q

surfaces having very little curvature

A

planes

356
Q

calcium sulfate; a white powdery substance which forms a quick-setting paste when mixed with water

A

plaster of Paris

357
Q

a nasal classification which is short and broad and has the minimum of projection; common to individuals of African descent

A

platyrrhine

358
Q

thin layer of muscle covering anterior aspect of neck

A

platysma

359
Q

the transverse, dipping furrow of the neck; an acquired facial marking

A

platysmal sulci

360
Q

a small ball, cylinder, or tuft often made of cotton

A

pledget

361
Q

any device as cotton, cloth wood, etc. used to fill or close an opening

A

plug

362
Q

for hypodermic injection, a place (usually invisible) at which access to inner positions may be had

A

point of entry

363
Q

minute depressions in the surface of the skin, as in the openings of the sweat glands

A

pore

364
Q

treatments of a restorative nature performed after the embalming operation

A

post-embalming

365
Q

position of direction; toward the back

A

posterior

366
Q

after death

A

post-mortem

367
Q

any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding

A

powder

368
Q

a device used to blow powder onto a surface

A

powder atomizer

369
Q

a device containing hairs or bristles set in a handle; used to apply and/or remove powder

A

powder brush

370
Q

a soft, circular pad for applying powder

A

powder puff

371
Q

treatments of a restorative nature performed before the embalming operation

A

pre-embalming

372
Q

one of three pigmentary hues (red, yellow, and blue) which can be combined to make all other hues; in light color theory the hues red, blue, and green can be combined to make all other hues

A

primary hue

373
Q

the muscle that draws the skin of the forehead inferiorly

A

procerus

374
Q

a photograph or painting in which the subject has been posed and lighted flatteringly by a professional photographer or artist

A

professional portrait

375
Q

the side view of the human head

A

profile

376
Q

projection of the jaw(s) beyond the projection of the forehead

A

prognathism

377
Q

the act of throwing forward; a part extending beyond the level of its surroundings

A

projection

378
Q

an artificial device used to replace a limb, appendage, or other body part

A

prosthetic device

379
Q

the relationships of the size of one feature as compared with another feature or with the width or length of the face

A

proportions

380
Q

the rounded, anterior projection of the tip of the nose

A

protruding lobe

381
Q

the state or condition of being thrust forward or projecting

A

protrusion

382
Q

a soft, circular pad for applying powder

A

puff

383
Q

a hole or wound resulting from piercing

A

puncture

384
Q

a color between blue and red; a secondary hue of pigments

A

purple

385
Q

a suture made around the circumference of a circular opening or puncture to close it or to hold the margins in position

A

purse string suture

386
Q

a secretion from inflamed tissues; usually an opaque, creamy colored matter

A

pus

387
Q

a small elevation of the skin with an inflamed base, containing pus

A

pustule

388
Q

an apparently solid structure having a square base and four triangular sides which meet at a central point

A

pyramid

389
Q

the large muscle from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket which raises the upper lip

A

quadratus labii superioris

390
Q

energy traveling through space in the form of electromagnetic waves of various lenghts

A

radiant energy

391
Q

to spread out from a common point

A

radiate

392
Q

the vertical portion of the mandible

A

ramus

393
Q

a dark, purplish-red color

A

raspberry

394
Q

a comb with a long, thin handle employed in curling hair

A

rat-tail comb

395
Q

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

A

razor burn

396
Q

a type of surface formed by the withdrawal of a part from its normal position

A

recession

397
Q

a four-sided figure having four right angles

A

rectangular

398
Q

to diminish in size, mass, or projection

A

reduce

399
Q

the return of light waves from surfaces; the bending or folding back of a part upon itself

A

reflection

400
Q

to lay at rest

A

repose

401
Q

the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color

A

restorative art

402
Q

a nose which is turned up superiorly at its tip; a concave nasal profile

A

retrousse

403
Q

the border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of a circular or curving form, as the rim of the eye socket

A

rim

404
Q

the narrow superficial band of muscle which pulls the angle of the mouth laterally

A

risorius

405
Q

the long, rod-shaped sensory bodies of the retina of the eye responsive to light but not color

A

rods of the eye

406
Q

the aquiline profile of the nose

A

Roman

407
Q

the apex (top) of the pyramidal mass of the nose which lies directly inferior to the forehead; the concave dip inferior to the forehead (profile view)

A

root

408
Q

(infantine) a frontal head form in which the head exhibits maximum curvature; e.g. infantile

A

round

409
Q

an acronym for the spectrum of light

A

ROYGBIV

410
Q

red complexion; having a healthy reddish color, said of the complexion, more vivid than florid

A

ruddy

411
Q

a yellowish, sickly color of the complexion

A

sallow

412
Q

a visual aspect indicating the vividness of the hue in the degree of difference from a gray of the same lightness

A

saturation

413
Q

a crust over a healing sore or wound

A

scab

414
Q

fossa between the inner and outer rims of the ear; the shallowest depression of the ear

A

scapha

415
Q

a bright red color inclining toward orange

A

scarlet

416
Q

a quick-drying material which leaves a hard, thin transparent coat or layer through which moisture cannot pass

A

sealer

417
Q

to cauterize tissues by heat or chemical in order to provide a dry foundation

A

sear(ing)

418
Q

those resulting in acute inflammation of the skin and blisters

A

second-degree burn

419
Q

equal mixture of two primary light colors that will produce pigmentary hues (orange, green, and purple); a mixture of yellow, magenta, and cyan (green-blue)

A

secondary hue

420
Q

almost opaque; not transparent or translucent

A

semi-opaque

421
Q

vertical cartilage dividing nasal cavity into two chambers, responsible for asymmetry of the nose

A

septum

422
Q

notched on the edge like a saw

A

serrated

423
Q

to have been cut or broken apart; disjoined

A

severed

424
Q

a hue into which various quantities of black are mixed; the darkened hue

A

shade

425
Q

surfaces which do not lie at right angles to the source of illumination or are obscured by other surfaces and which reflect little or no light

A

shadow

426
Q

shine; as of the reflection of natural oils of the skin

A

sheen

427
Q

the growth of hair located anterior of the ears

A

sideburns

428
Q

the lateral walls of the nose between the wings and the bridge

A

sides of the nose

429
Q

fractured bone which does not pierce the skin

A

simple fracture

430
Q

to burn superficially as the hair which shows partial destruction from scorching heat

A

singe

431
Q

(see desquamation)

A

skin slip

432
Q

surface restorer

A

soft wax

433
Q

a substance (usually liquid) capable of, or used in, dissolving something

A

solvent

434
Q

a flat, blunt, knife-like instrument used for mixing cosmetics and modeling; a palette knife

A

spatula

435
Q

visible band; the original standard of color; the progressive arrangement of colors (ROYGBIV) seen when a beam of white light is broken down into its component colors

A

spectrum

436
Q

an appliance of wood, metal, etc. used to keep in place or protect a displaced or movable part

A

splint

437
Q

a liquid cosmetic so compounded that it can be atomized to provide a means of application to a surface

A

spray cosmetic

438
Q

an elastic, porous mass of interlacing horny fibers which are permanently attached; remarkable for its power of absorbing water and becoming soft when wet without losing its toughness

A

sponge

439
Q

the vertical surface of the temporal bone

A

squama

440
Q

a frontal head form in which the head is broad and exhibits very little curvature; the forehead is wide and the angles of the mandible are usually low as well as wide; e.g. strong

A

square

441
Q

to discolor with foreign matter; an area so discolored

A

stain

442
Q

any substances or agents which will cause an external discoloration to be removed or lessened

A

stain removers

443
Q

used as a dusting powder and an absorbent; used to firm wax; e.g. cornstarch

A

starch

444
Q

a muscle of the neck that is attached to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and by separate heads to the sternum and clavicle; marks the widest part of the neck

A

sternocleidomastoideus

445
Q

a small, rounded, stiff brush, all bristles the same length, used to simulate pores on wax; stencil brush; could be used for cosmetic application

A

stipple brush

446
Q

a nasal profile in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip; the most common nasal profile; e.g. Grecian

A

straight nasal profile

447
Q

situated or occurring beneath the skin

A

subcutaneous

448
Q

lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness or color; muted

A

subdued

449
Q

describing those portions which lie immediately inferior to the mandible

A

submandibular

450
Q

the junction of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow, a natural facial marking

A

submental sulcus

451
Q

method of diminishing the wave lengths of light by superimposing two or more color transparencies over the same light source; the light is gradually reduced by absorption of colors in the light

A

subtractive method

452
Q

a furrow, wrinkle, or groove

A

sulcus

453
Q

situated as a depression; concave

A

sunken

454
Q

the inferior part of the forehead just superior to the median ends of the eyebrows

A

superciliary arches

455
Q

eyebrows; (singular) supercilium = eyebrow

A

supercilia

456
Q

more elevated in place or position; higher; upper; anatomically towards the head

A

superior

457
Q

the furrow of the superior border of the upper eyelid; an acquired facial marking

A

superior palpebral sulcus

458
Q

region between the supercilium and the superior palpebrae

A

supraorbital area

459
Q

the superior rim of the eye sockets

A

supraorbital margins

460
Q

soft wax; a wax used to fill shallow depressions; which is softer and more pliable than wound filler

A

surface restorer

461
Q

restoration to a normal position or level through surgical excision

A

surgical reduction

462
Q

a substance in which particles of ground pigments are mixed with a fluid but are undisolved

A

suspension

463
Q

to provide support for; to hold in a fixed position

A

sustain

464
Q

act of sewing; also the completed stitch

A

suture

465
Q

a bit of cotton or cloth used for removing moisture or discharges from mucous membranes as well as for applying bleaches or liquid disinfectants

A

swab

466
Q

dark-colored complexion, as a face made swarthy by the tropical sun

A

swarthy

467
Q

correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts that are on opposite sides of the face

A

symmetry

468
Q

a form which receded away from a given point; a form which becomes gradually smaller toward one end; to reduce gradually from the center

A

taper

469
Q

inferior portion of the sides and base of the cranium, inferior to the parietal bones and anterior to the occipital bone

A

temporal bones

470
Q

the concave surface of the head overlying the temporal bone

A

temporal cavity

471
Q

muscle of mastication which help to close the mandible (the strongest chewing muscles)

A

temporalis

472
Q

property of holding fast; adhesiveness

A

tenacity

473
Q

limit; end; the part which terminates

A

termination/terminal

474
Q

the hue which results from the mixture of two secondary pigmentary hues or an unbalanced proportion of complements with the warm hue or cool hue predominating

A

tertiary hue

475
Q

a brush with a relatively large tuft of good quality, fine bristles, such as black sable or finch; used to blend and stipple cosmetics or powder into the applied (cream) cosmetic, and clean out deposits impacted in pores

A

texturizing brush

476
Q

destruction of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues; seared or charred tissue

A

third-degree burn

477
Q

in reference to a photograph, a view which reveals the fullness of the cheeks

A

three-quarter view

478
Q

a hue into which various quantities of white are mixed

A

tint

479
Q

a powder which is lightly colored with non-moisture absorbing pigments

A

tinted powders

480
Q

the extremity of anything which tapers (e.g. the tip of the nose; the termination of the forward projection of the nose).

A

tip

481
Q

a substance used to elevate sunken (emaciated) tissues to normal level by hypodermic injection

A

tissue builder

482
Q

a hue mixed with either a small quantity of gray or the complement of the hue, resulting in dulling the hue

A

tone

483
Q

a small wig or patch of false hair covering a bald spot; a hairpiece

A

toupee

484
Q

elevation protecting the ear passage (external auditory meatus)

A

tragus

485
Q

transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate perception of distinct images; somewhat transparent

A

translucent

486
Q

having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen

A

transparent

487
Q

furrows which cross the forehead; acquired facial markings

A

transverse frontal sulci

488
Q

a physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence

A

trauma

489
Q

a frontal head form in which the face is wider between the angles of the mandible that it is at the forehead; representing a triangle in shape; formed by three lines and having three angles (least common geometric head form)

A

triangular

490
Q

depression between the crura of the ear; the second deepest depression of the ear

A

triangular fossa

491
Q

a spontaneous new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass

A

tumor

492
Q

in liquids, muddy with particles of extraneous matter, not clear or transparent

A

turbid

493
Q

invisible rays of the spectrum lying outside the violet end of the visible spectrum

A

ultraviolet

494
Q

a coloring (opaque) applied to an area which, when dry, will be covered with wax or another colorant

A

undercoat

495
Q

the angled cut of the borders of an excision, made so hat the skin surface will overhang the deeper tissues

A

undercut

496
Q

a part which is, or will be, hidden from view

A

unexposed area

497
Q

the lightness or darkness of a hue

A

value

498
Q

changes in form, extent, etc.; things somewhat different from another of the same kind

A

variations

499
Q

a material combined with pigments so they may be applied more easily

A

vehicle

500
Q

(see crown)

A

vertex

501
Q

perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; balanced

A

vertical

502
Q

one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin protrudes more than the upper lip

A

vertical-concave profile

503
Q

one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin recedes from the projection of the upper lip

A

vertical-convex profile

504
Q

one in which the forehead, upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line; e.g. balanced

A

vertical (balanced) profile

505
Q

the semi-fluid, transparent substance which lies between the retina and lens of the eyeball

A

vitreous humor

506
Q

brilliance; intensely bright color(s)

A

vivid

507
Q

the degree of brilliance

A

vividity

508
Q

bone of the nasal cavity situated between the nasal passages on the median plane; it forms the inferior and posterior portion of the septum of the nose

A

vomer bone

509
Q

areas of the skin surface which, during life, are naturally reddened; places where cosmetics will be applied to restore the appearance of warmth that red hemoglobin will give

A

warm color areas

510
Q

a color which appears in the spectral band, characterized by long wave-lengths; a color which makes an object appear closer and larger; a color which reflects warmth; i.e. red, orange, yellow, and other colors in which they are predominate

A

warm hue

511
Q

a restorative modeling or surfacing material composed of beeswax, spermaceti, paraffin, starch, etc. and a coloring pigment which will soften at body temperature and will reflect light in a manner similar to normal skin

A

wax

512
Q

the line of color change a the junction of the wet and dry portions of each mucous membrane

A

weather line

513
Q

the aspect of physical heaviness associated with different colors

A

weight

514
Q

the color of pure snow; the color reflecting to the eye all of the rays of the spectrum combined; the opposite of black; an achromatic color; a neutral color

A

white

515
Q

a ray of light which contains all the hues of the visible spectrum, in such proportion that the light appears colorless or “natural”; as daylight or sunlight

A

white light

516
Q

the dimension of an object measured across from side to side

A

width

517
Q

lateral lobes of the nose

A

wings of the nose

518
Q

the length of wire employed to connect two structures which are undamaged such as remaining parts of a bone; a wire mesh placed within an aperture to hold other restorative fillers

A

wire bridging

519
Q

(aka inversion suture, draw stitch); a method of sewing an incision along the edges without entering the opening whereby the suture becomes invisible and the line of suture becomes depressed, which lends it ease of concealment by waxing

A

worm suture

520
Q

(see firm wax)

A

wound filler

521
Q

(see furrow)

A

wrinkle

522
Q

the processes on the temporal and zygomatic bones; determines the widest part of the face

A

zygomatic arch

523
Q

one of the lesser concavities of the face located on the lateral portion of the cheek inferior to the zygomatic arch

A

zygomatic arch depression

524
Q

bones of the cheeks

A

zygomatic bones

525
Q

the lateral rim of the eye socket formed by a process of the frontal bone and a process of the zygomatic bone

A

zygomaticofrontal process

526
Q

muscles of the face which draw the superior lip posteriorly and superiorly

A

zygomaticus major

527
Q

muscles of the face which draw the superior lip superiorly and anteriorly

A

zygomaticus minor

528
Q
A