mod 1 vocab 1 Flashcards
Decay
the state of rotting or decomposing
Decomposition
decaying
Protein
build, maintain, and replace the tissues in your body; an essential part of all living organisms.
Enzymes
controls how quickly a chemical reaction occurs
Disinfection
the process of killing something with chemicals in order to destroy bacteria
Temporary Reservation
Temporary storage; holding any waste for less than 30 days in a retrievable manner such that physical and chemical features have not been changed
Restoration
the action of returning something to a former condition
Vascular (arterial) Embalming
the movement of embalming; injecting embalming chemicals into the blood vessels
Cavity Embalming
to give the corpse a lifelike appearance during the time it is viewed by mourners
Hydrodermic Embalming
injecting embalming chemicals under the skin as needed; surface embalming
Surface Embalming
the application of embalming fluid to the skin of the deceased body to preserve damage suffered during the autopsy, removal of organs for donations, or disease