NBE study (Volume 12 spiral book) R.A. Glossary Flashcards
DEFINITION: Antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis.
Abrasion
DEFINITION: A localized accumulation of pus.
Abscess
DEFINITION: The process of taking in, as in a colored object which absorbs certain rays of light & reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color.
Example: An apple is called red if the red rays are reflected & the other rays in the light are ABSORBED.
Absorption
DEFINITION: To bluntly adjoin another structure. For example, the line of eye closure.
Abut
DEFINITION: Also called ‘dimethyl ketone’, this colorless liquor is used to soften & remove scabs, as a solvent for restorative wax, or as a stain remover.
Acetone
DEFINITION: A color not found in the visible spectrum; a neutral color such
as white, black, grey, silver, & gold (for decorative purposes).
Achromatic color
DEFINITION: Facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitive use of certain muscles.
Acquired facial markings
DEFINITION: A process of mixing colored lights on a surface on which the wave lengths of each are combined.
Adding 2 or more colored lights together to create another color of light.
Additive method
DEFINITION: sticking to or adhering closely; substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of 2 surfaces.
Adhesive
DEFINITION: A colloidal solution dispensed as a mist.
Aerosol
DEFINITION: Psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed.
After-image
DEFINITION: A pressured atomizer used for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a surface.
Airbrush
DEFINITION: A bony ridge found on the inferior surface of the maxilla & the superior surface of the mandible which contains the sockets for the teeth.
Alveolar processes
DEFINITION: An abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es).
Alveolar prognathism
DEFINITION: In color harmony, 2 or more hues which have the same hue in common.
Analogous
DEFINITION: A material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature.
Anchor
DEFINITION: A bony angle formed by the junction of the posterior edge of the ramus of the mandible & the inferior surface of the body of the mandible; marks the widest part of the lower third of face.
Angle of the mandible
DEFINITION: The degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects.
Angle of projection
DEFINITION: The small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking.
Angulus oris eminence
DEFINITION: The groove found at each end of the closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking.
Angulus oris sulcus
DEFINITION: Refers to before death.
Antemortem
DEFINITION: Before or in front of; an anatomical term of position & direction which denotes the front or forward part.
Anterior
DEFINITION: the external openings of the nostrils.
Anterior nares
DEFINITION: The inner rim of the ear.
Antihelix