Vocabulary J,L,M,N

Question 1

Conditions characterized by expressive concentrations of bilirubin in the skin and tissues and deposition of excessive bile pigment in the skin, cornea, body fluids, and mucous membranes with the resulting yellow appearance of the patient.

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Jaundice (Icterus)

Question 2

A special vascular fluid with special bleaching and coloring qualities of use on bodies with jaundice; usually low formaldehyde content.

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Jaundice Fluid

Question 3

Tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, that is inserted into the jugular vein to aid in drainage.

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Jugular Drain Tube

Question 4

To cut or tear into irregular segments.

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Lacerate

Question 5

Wound characterized by irregular tearing of tissue.

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Laceration

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Oil from sheep wool.

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Lanolin

Question 7

A fine growth of downy hair which is sometimes found on the face of a baby.

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Lanugo

Question 8

Substance used to kill insect larvae.

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Larvicide

Question 9

Away from the midline.

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Lateral

Question 10

The amount of a poison (or radiation) that will kill 50% of the group to which it has been administered.

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Lethal Dose 50% (LD50)

Question 11

A severe, often fatal bacterial disease characterized by pneumonia, dry cough and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Legionnaires Disease

Question 12

Any change in structure produced during the course of disease or injury.

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Lesion

Question 13

A chronic or acute disease of unregulated clonal proliferation of the stem cells of the blood forming tissues; resident cells eventually replaced by tumor cells.

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Leukemia

Question 14

Increase in the number of leukocytes (above 10,000 per cumm) in the blood, generally caused by infection and usually transient.

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Leukocytosis

Question 15

To tie off an artery and vein upon completion of embalming.

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Ligate

Question 16

Threat, cord, or wired used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones.

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Ligature

Question 17

An inexpert test for death in which a finger is ligated and if it becomes discolored, then life is present.

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Ligature Test

Question 18

A line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper-lying structure.

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Linear Guide

Question 19

Preparation room materials used on cases where the lips and/or eyelids are difficult to close properly.

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Lip Sealer and Lip Cement

Question 20

Decomposition of fats.

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Lipolysis

Question 21

Type of sealing compounds used to brush over incisions, cavities, raw surfaces and areas where any pinpoint leakage may occur.

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Liquid Adhesive/Collodions/Solutions

Question 22

Postmortem, intravascular, red-blue discoloration resulting from hypostasis of blood. Can usually be clear via arterial injection and drainage.

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Lividity/ Livor Mortis/ Cadaverielividity/ Postmortem Lividity

Question 23

A vascular incision that is made lengthwise on a vessel.

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Longitudinal Incision

Question 24

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

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Loop Stitch

Question 25

The cavity or opening of a vein, artery, or intestine. The farther away they are, the smeller the opening becomes.

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Lumen

Question 26

Tuberculosis if the skin; patches ulcerate and leave scars on healing.

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Lupus Vulgaris

Question 27

A specific antibody acting destructively upon cells and tissues.

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Lysin

Question 28

Organelle that exists within a cell, but separate from the cell; contains hydrolytic enzymes that break down proteins and certain carbohydrates.

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Lysosome

Question 29

In its broadest sense, refers to the moistening, and softening, of any tissue decomposing in a liquid medium.

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Maceration

Question 30

An insect larva; especially flies.

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Maggot

Question 31

An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to note capillary circulation and was later known as the "Father of microscopic anatomy." "Father of histology" (Italian)

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Malpighi, Marcello (1628-1694)

Question 32

The horseshoe-shaped bone forming the inferior jaw.

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Mandible

Question 33

Method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible.

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Mandibular Suture

Question 34

Chemicals found in embalming arterial formulations having the capability of displacing an unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more pleasant one. Historically called reodorants.

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Masking agents (perfuming agents)

Question 35

Manipulation of tissue in the course of preparation of the body. Always move towards the heart.

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Massage

Question 36

This must accompany a hazardous product; a requirement of the Department of Labor and OSHA under the hazard communication standard.

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Material Safety Data Sheet/ MSDS

Question 37

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

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Maxilla

Question 38

An electrical appliance which forces air into a machine resulting in pressure.

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Mechanical Apparatus (Mechanical Air pressure Machine)

Question 39

Toward the midline.

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Medial

Question 40

An official elected or appointed to investigate suspicious or unnatural death.

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Medical Examiner

Question 41

Methyl Ethyl ketone

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Mek

Question 42

The brown to black-brown pigment in the epidermis and hair which occurs in persons of all race.

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Melanin

Question 43

Inflammation of the meninges.

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Meningitis

Question 44

An embalming instrument used to stop the flow of fluids through tubing. (hose clamp)

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Metal-cut-off/Metal Clamp

Question 45

An embalming instrument which permits embalming fluid to flow in two different directions simultaneously.

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Metal Y

Question 46

Pathogenic bacterial Staphylococcus aureus, resistant to most drugs. A causative agent of bedsores, surgical wound infections, skin and nose infections, and pneumonia.

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 47

A minute one celled form of life not distinguishable as to vegetable or animal nature.

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Microbe (Microorganism)

Question 48

A vertical line drawn from the center of the medial border of the base of the axillary space.

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Mid-axillary Line

Question 49

The amount of radioactive material in which 37 million disintegrate each second. DISINTEGRATE EACH SECOND (wth Burke?)

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Millicurie/ MC Atoms

Question 50

The smallest dose of a poison (or radiation) on record that produces death.

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Minimum Lethal Dose (MLD)

Question 51

Composition of two or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other/.

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Mixture

Question 52

Chemicals added to the embalming solution to deal with varying demands predicted upon the embalming fluid to be used. Type of embalming, the environment and the (condition of the body?)

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Modifying Agents

Question 53

Necrotic tissue that is wet as a result of inadequate venous drainage; may be accompanied by bacterial infection.

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Most (wet) Gangrene

Question 54

Those agents which will prohibit the growth of mold.

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Mold Preventative

Question 55

In a dying state; in the agonal period.

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Moribund

Question 56

A paste to fix or fill.

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Mortuary Putty

Question 57

A device used in the mouth to shape the contour of the lips.

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Mouth Former

Question 58

Vascular injection from two or more arteries.

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Multipoint Injection (Multiple-Site)

Question 59

The complete or extreme dehydration of a dead human body.

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Mummification

Question 60

Method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and through the mentalis muscle of the chin.

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Musculature Suture

Question 61

A material which can cause inheritable genetic changes in offspring.

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Mutagen

Question 62

Disfigured by a loss of a natural part because the application of force.

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Mutilated

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The nostrils

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Nares

Question 64

Unconsciousness produced by a drug, usually narcotics, and certain toxic chemicals.

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Narcosis

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A central nervous system depressant which can cause symptoms including headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue. In high concentrations, stupor and unconsciousness can occur.

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Narcotic

Question 66

Space between the roof of the mouth and the floor of the cranial cavity.

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Nasal Cavity

Question 67

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

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Nasolabial Fold

Question 68

Embalming instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils.

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Nasal Tube Aspirator

Question 69

Test and certifies respiratory protective devices and air sampling detector tubes, recommends occupational exposure limits for various substances, and assists OSHA in occupational safety and health investigations and research.

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Question 70

Antemortem, physiological death of the cells of the body followed by their replacement. Most cells in the body are completely replaced every 14 years.

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Necrobiosis

Question 71

A postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine the cause of death or pathological condition.

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Necropsy (autopsy)

Question 72

Pathological death of a tissue still part of the living organism.

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Necrosis

Question 73

Preparation room equipment used to hold suturing needs and keep them in good condition; an instrument used to hold a suturing needle while suturing.

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Needle Holder

Question 74

A mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone.

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Needle Injector

Question 75

The abnormal, excessive and uncontrolled multiplication of cells with the formation of a mass or new growth of tissue.

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Neoplasm (Tumor)

Question 76

A material capable of causing an abnormal growth of tissue.

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Neoplastic Agent

Question 77

Inflammation of the kidneys.

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Nephritis

Question 78

Metabolic by-products that contain nitrogen, such as urea and uric acid. These compounds have a high affinity for formaldehyde and tend to neutralize embalming chemicals.

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Nitrogenous Waste

Question 79

A type of arterial fluid which contains inactive dyes that will not impart a color change upon the body tissues of the deceased.

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Non-cosmetic Fluid (Passive Dye)

Question 80

Infection acquired in a hospital.

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Nosocomial

Question 81

National Toxicology Program.

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NTP

Question 82

An involuntary, rapid movement f the eyeball, usually from side to side.

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Nystagmus