Preparation for Disposition: Glossary Flashcards
Antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis
Abrasion
To bluntly adjoin another structure
Abut
Example: the line of eye closure
Abut
Decrease in body temperature immediately before death
Agonal algor
The physical possession of the dead human body
Actual custody of the body
In reference to blood, a change from a fluid into a thickened mass
- Agonal coagulation
* Congealing
Loss of moisture from the living body during the agonal state
Agonal dehydration
Escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death
Agonal edema
Increase in body temperature immediately before death
Agonal fever
Period immediately before somatic death
Agonal period
An agonal or postmortem redistribution of host microflora on a hostwide basis
- Agonal translocation
* Translocation
A transfer container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket
Air tray
Postmortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperature
Algor mortis
An unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed-wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials
Alternative container
Generalized massive edema in subcutaneous tissue
Anasarca
Distension of the tissues beneath the skin by gas or air
Antemortem subcutaneous emphysema
An antemortem condition brought about by a surgical procedure, trauma, or by a puncture or tear in the pleural sac or the lung tissue
Antemortem subcutaneous emphysema
The meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed
Arrangements conference
Hebrew word meaning container
Aron
A casket made entirely of wood, containing no metal parts
Aron
Accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity
Ascites
Abdominal cavity
Peritoneal
Withdrawal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar
Aspiration
Self-destruction of cells
Autolysis
Decomposition of all tissues by enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance
Autolysis
The body’s own digestive enzymes that are capable of destroying body celles
Autolytic enzyme
Body’s capability of destroying body cells
Autolytic decomposition
Agent that destroys bacteria
Bactericidal agent
Agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard bacterial growth
Bacteriostatic agent
No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied
Bacteriostatic agent
A person who receives personal property from another as a bailment
Bailee
A delivery of personal property by one person to another who holds the property for a certain purpose under an express or implied-in-fact contract
Bailment
A person who delivers personal property to another as a bailment
Bailor
The portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed
Bed
Biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans
Biohazard
Bloodborne pathogens, blood or body fluids exposure, any potentially infective, contaminated waste associated with the preparation of human remains that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace
- Biohazardous waste
* Infectious waste
A chemical that lightens a skin discoloration
Bleaching agent
Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
Bloodborne pathogens
Examples: hepatitis B virus, human immunodeficiency virus
Bloodborne pathogens
OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910-1030 regulating the employee’s exposure to blood and other body fluids
Bloodborne pathogen rule
Discolorations resulting from changes in blood composition, content, or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly
Blood discoloration
A legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and / or disposition of a dead human body
- Burial-transit permit
* Disposition permit
A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal, or like material and ornamented and lined with fabric
Casket
A case or receptacle in which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture
Casket
Any box or container of one or more parts in which a dead human body is placed prior to interment, entombment, or cremation which may or may not be permanently interred, entombed, or cremated with the dead human remains
Casket
Change in the body’s chemical composition that occurs after death
Chemical postmortem change
Example: release of heme leading to postmortem staining
Chemical postmortem change
Hebrew phrase meaning “Holy Society”
Chevrah Kadisha
A group of men or women from the synagogue who care for the dead
Chevrah Kadisha
May be referred to by laymen as the “washers”
Chevrah Kadisha
In the past, took care of all funeral arrangements and preparation for Jewish funerals
Chevrah Kadisha
A case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape
Coffin
A transfer container consisting of a particle board box with a cardboard tray and cover to satisfy air shipping regulations
Combination case
Where a party has a right to acquire actual custody / possession of the dead body although another party has actual physical possession
- Constructive custody
* Constructive possession
The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface
Contaminated
Laundry that has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials or may contain sharps
Contaminated laundry
A container used to hold a dead human body which is constructed out of a type of cardboard, which is made with aseries of alternate folds and ridges
Corrugated container
Plastic garment designed to cover the body from the chest down to the upper thigh
Coverall
A funeral director becomes the legal protector of a dead human body from the time of removal until final disposition
Custodian
Decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria
Decay
Separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and / or autolytic enzymes
Decomposition
Loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem the removal of water from a substance
Dehydration
Set of artificial teeth
Denture
Sloughing off of the epidermis, wherein there is a separation of the epidermis from the underlying dermis as a result of putrefaction
- Desquamation
* Skin-slip
Any abnormal color in or upon the human body
Discoloration
An agent, usually chemical, applied to inanimate objects / surfaces to destroy disease causing microbial agents, but usually not bacterial spores
Disinfectant
Destruction and / or inhibition of most pathogenic organisms and their products in or on the body
Disinfection
Disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present
Direct cremation
Any method of disposition of the human remains without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present
Direct disposition
Discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues
- Ecchymosis
* Bruise
Generally accompanied by swelling
- Ecchymosis
* Bruise
Abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities
Edema
