Vocabulary A-B Flashcards
Abdominal Anatomical Regions
Two systems of nomenclature employed for designating portions of the abdomen, which include a 9 region plan and a 4-region plan
Abut
to bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure
Accessory Chemical
A group of preservative chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids; most are applied to the body surface
Action Level/AL (Exposure Limits)
The concentration of 0.5 ppm of formaldehyde calculated as an 8-hour TWA concentration as defined by OSHA
Active Dye
Agent that will impart permanent color to tissues
Actual Pressure
Pressure indicated by the injector gauge needle when the arterial tube is open and the arterial solution is flowing into the body
Adipocere (grave Wax)
Wax-like material produced by saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil
Aerobic
Characterized by the presence of free oxygen
Aerosolization
dispersed minute particles of blood and water that become atomized
Aggutination
dispersed viscosity of blood brought about by the clumping of particulate formed elements in the blood vessels
Agonal
a period of time immediately before death
Agonal Algor
decrease in body temperature immediately before death
Agonal Coagulation
Change from a fluid into a thickened mass of blood immediately before death
Agonal Dehydration
Loss of moisture immediately before death
Agonal Edema
Escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death
Agonal Fever
Increase in body temperature immediately before death
Agonal Translocation
redistribution of endemic microflora on a host–wide basis immediately before death
Algor Mortis
Postmortem cooling of the body to the ambient temperature
Alternate Drainage
Method of injection and drainage in which embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped while drainage is opened
Anaerobic
Characterized by the absence of free oxygen
Anasarca
Generalized edema in subcutaneous tissue
Anatomical Guide
Descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of identifiable anatomical structures
Anatomical Limits
Points of origin and termination in relation to adjacent structures used to designate the boundaries of arteries
Anatomical Position
Used as a reference in describing body parts to one another in which the body is erect, feet together, palms forward, and thumbs are pointed away
Aneurysm
Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel resulting in a weakness of the vessel
Aneurysm Needle
Embalming instrument designed for the removal od venous blood clots
Antecubital Fossa
Triangular depression in front of the bend of the elbow
Antemortem
before death
Antemortem subcutaneous emphysema
Distension of the tissues beneath the skin by gas or air from a puncture or tear in the pleural sac or the lung tissue
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
A palpable bony protuberance located on the ilium
Anticoagulant
Ingredient of embalming fluid that retards the natural postmortem tendency of blood to become viscous and prevents adverse reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals
Apparent Death
Condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained
Arterial Embalming (Vascular Embalming)
The use of the blood vascular system of the body for temporary preservation, disinfection and restoration; accomplished through injection of embalming solutions into the arteries and, drainage from the veins
Arterial Fluid
Concentrated preservative embalming chemical for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming
Arterial Solution
Mixture of arterial fluid and water used for arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids
Arterial Tube (Cannula)
Instrument used to inject embalming fluid into the vascular system
Arteriosclerosis
Disease of the arteries resulting in the thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls
Ascites
Accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity
Asepsis
Freedom from infection and from any form of life; sterility
Asphyxia
Death beginning in the lungs due to insufficient intake of oxygen
Aspiration
Removal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar
Atheroma
Fatty degeneration or thickening of the walls of the larger arteries occurring in atherosclerosis
Autoclave
Apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure
Autolysis
Self-destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance
Autolytic Enzyme
The body’s own digestive enzymes capable of destroying body cells
Autopsy
Postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition
Biohazard
Biological agent or situation that constitutes a hazard to humans
Biohazardous Waste
Any potentially infective, contaminated waste that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace
Biological Death
Irreversible Somatic Death
Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)
Chlorine-containing compound used for the disinfection of inorganic/inanimate surfaces
Bleaching Agent
Chemical used to lighten a skin discoloration
Bloodborne Pathogen
Microorganism present in human blood that can cause disease in humans
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
OSHA mandate regulating the employee’s exposure to blood and other body fluids
Blood Discoloration
A condition resulting from changes in blood composition, content, or location, wither intravascularly or extravascularly
Blood Vascular System
Circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins
Blunt Dissection
Utilizing manual techniques or round-ended instruments that separate rather than cut the superficial fascia surrounding blood vessels
Buffer
Substance capable of neutralizing acids and bases to maintain a constant pH
Blunt Syringe
Self-contained manual pump made from soft rubber designed to create pressure to deliver arterial fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb
