Restorative Art Glossary Flashcards
(177 cards)
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antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis
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abrasion
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a localized accumulation of pus
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abscess
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the process of taking in, as in a colored object which ____ certain rays of light and reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color
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absorption (absorbs)
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to bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure
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abut
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a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs; a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover
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acetone dimethyl ketone
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a color not found in the visible spectrum; a neutral color such as white, black, gray, and silver and gold (for decorative purposes)
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achromatic color
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facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles
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acquired facial markings
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a process of mixing colored lights on a surface on which the wave lengths of each are combined; adding two or more colored lights together to create another color of light
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additive method
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sticking to or adhering closely; substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surfaces
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adhesive
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a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist
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aerosol
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psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed
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after-image
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a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a surface
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airbrush
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a bony ridge found on the inferior surface of the maxilla and the superior surface of the mandible which contains the sockets for the teeth
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alveolar processes
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an abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es)
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alveolar prognathism
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in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common
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analogous
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a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature
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anchor
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a bony angle formed by the junction of the posterior edge of the ramus of the mandible and the inferior surface of the body of the mandible; marks widest part of lower 1/3 of face
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angle of the mandible
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the degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects
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angle of projection
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the small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking
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angulus oris eminence
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the groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking
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angulus oris sulcus
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before death
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antemortem
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before or in front of; an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part
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anterior
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the external openings of the nostrils
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anterior nares
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the inner rim of the ear
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antihelix
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a small eminence obliquely opposite the tragus on the superior border of the lobe of the ear
antitragus
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a clear, thin, alkaline fluid which fills the anterior chamber of the eyeball
aqueous humor
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curved, as the beak of an eagle; as viewed from the profile, a nasal profile which exhibits a “hook” or convexity in its dorsum
aquiline
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the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly
arch of the wing
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framework; a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration
armature
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to draw out liquids or gases by means of suction
aspiration
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lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion
asymmetry
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(1) in cosmetology, the vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); the initial application of cream or cosmetic; (2) the lower part of anything, the supporting part
base
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four hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin
basic pigment
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a network of stitches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position
basket weave suture (cross stitch)
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those areas of the fleshy lips, cheeks, chin, and neck which exhibit hair growth
beard area
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two sides
bilateral
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dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object
bilateral differences
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an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature
bilateral view
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an achromatic color; the absence of all color in pigmentation
black
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to whiten by removing color; to make pale
blanch
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a chemical which lightens or blanches skin discolorations
bleach
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the act of lightening a discoloration by hypodermic means or by surface compress
bleaching
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color which escapes at the edge of a mixture
bleed
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to mix or intermingle colors smoothly; to make a gradual change from one color to another
blend
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light yellow in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color
blonde
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the horizontal portion of the lower jaw
body of the mandible
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a raised support; the arched portion of the nose which is supported by the nasal bones; a structure or span connecting two parts of a mutilated bone
bridge
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a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues
bridge stitch (interrupted suture)
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brightness; in colored illumination, the quantity of illumination passing through a color transparency
brilliance
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brown or copper-like in coloration
bronze
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the color of tanned leather
brown
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dark brown in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color
brunette
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the space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the oral cavity
buccal cavity
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natural, shallow concavities of the cheeks which extend obliquely downward from the medial or lateral margins of the cheekbones
buccal depressions
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the principle muscle of the cheek which compresses the cheeks and forms the lateral wall of the mouth
buccinator
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the vertical furrow of the cheek; an acquired facial marking
bucco-facial sulcus
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buck teeth
dental prognathism
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to oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means; a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat, extreme cold, caustic material, radiation, friction, or electricity
burn
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in cosmetology, a compressed powder
cake
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purple-red in coloration
carmine (aka crimson)
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the yellow pigment of the skin
carotene
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a specialized type of dense connective tissue; attached to the ends of bones and forming parts of structures, such as the nasal septum and the framework of the ear
cartilage
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any object which has been made from a mold; the positive reproduction obtained from a negative impression
cast (casting)
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a chemical capable of drying tissues by searing; caustic
cauterizing agent
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a substance used to promote the adhesion of two separated surfaces, such as the lips, the eyelids, or the margins of an incision
cement
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reduced to carbon; the state of tissues destroyed by burning
charred
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brightness or dullness of a color
chroma (intensity)
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a color having hue; a color of the visible spectrum
chromatic color
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the eyelashes
cilia
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a clear syrup-like liquid which evaporates, leaving a contractile, white film; a liquid sealer
collodion
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a visual sensation perceived by the eye and the mind due to the activity and vibration of light
color
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in cosmetology, a substance used to impart color to an object; dye, pigment, ink, or paint
colorant
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colored glass, gelatin, or other substances which transmit light of certain wave lengths while absorbing the others
colored filter
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illumination of an identifiable hue
colored light
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a circle in which the primary, secondary, and intermediate hues are arranged in orderly intervals
color wheel
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the fleshy termination of the nasal septum at the base of the nose; located between the nostrils; the most inferior part of the mass of the nose
columna nasi
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directly opposite hues on the color wheel; any two pigmentary hues which, by their mixture in equal quantities, produce gray
complements
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the color and texture of the skin, especially that of the face
complexion
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a broken bone which pierces the skin
compound fracture
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gauze or absorbent cotton saturated with water or an appropriate chemical and placed under or upon tissues to preserve, bleach, dry, constrict, or reduce swelling
compress
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exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface
concave
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a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip
concave-convex profile
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a depressed profile form which may dip concavely from root to tip
concave nasal profile (also see retrousse or infantine)
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a basic facial profile form in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip (least common)
concave profile
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a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line
concave-vertical profile
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the concave shell of the ear; the deepest depression of the ear
concha
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treatments of a restorative nature performed during the embalming operation
concurrent
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a rounded prominence at the end of a bone forming an articulation; the posterior process of the ramus of the mandible
condyle
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the outline or surface form
contour
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a bruise
contusion
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the color of an object being changed or completely destroyed when one color of illumination strikes an object of a completely different color
conversion
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curved evenly; resembling a segment of the outer edge of a sphere
convex
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a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip
convex-concave profile
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a nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form
convex nasal profile (Roman, aquiline)
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a basic profile form in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip (most common)
convex profile
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a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin and upper lip project equally to an imaginary vertical line
convex-vertical profile
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blue, green, purple, or any intermediate pigmentary hue in which they predominate; a receding hue which creates the illusion of distance from the observer; a color of short wave lengths
cool hue
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vertical prominences of the neck; an acquired facial marking
cords of the neck
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the anterior, non-articulating process of the ramus of the mandible which serves as the insertion for the temporalis muscle
coronoid process
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having an abnormal amount of fat on the body
corpulence
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a cosmetic technique which consists of highlighting those parts of the face or individual features to enlarge or bring them forward or shadowing them to reduce the appearance of size or deepen a depression
corrective shaping
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a pyramid-shaped muscle of facial expression which draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially
corrugator
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a media for beautifying the complexion and skin, etc.
cosmetic
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a cosmetic medium composed of two, three, or all four basic pigments
cosmetic compound
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the initial application of a cream or paste cosmetic to skin tissues
cosmetic base
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the process of applying cosmetics to a surface
cosmetizing
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a professional trained in the application of cosmetics and the styling of hair
cosmetologist (beautician)
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the study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails
cosmetology
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that part of the human skull which encloses the brain
cranium
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a semi-solid cosmetic
cream cosmetic
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the horizontal plate of the ethmoid bone separating the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity
cribriform plate
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the topmost part of the head
crown (vertex)
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the furrows radiating from the lateral corner of the eye; acquired facial markings
optic facial sulcus (crows feet)
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the superior and anterior bifurcating branches of the antihelix of the ear
crura of the antihelix
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the origin of the helix which is flattened in the concha
crus of the helix
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a commercially-prepared solvent used to remove dead cuticle from the nails and obstinate scabs
cuticle remover
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separation of the head from the body
decapitation
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separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial or autolytic enzymes
decomposition
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a material employed to fill cavities or excisions and to serve as a foundation for the superficial wax restoration
deep filler
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the loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem; rendered thoroughly dry; exhausted of moisture
dehydration (desiccation)
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the thickness of the applied cosmetic
density
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oblique insertion of the teeth (buck teeth)
dental prognathism
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ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position
dental tie
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to lower inferiorly or to reduce projection
depress
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a muscle of facial expression which depresses the angle of the mouth
depressor anguli oris
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a muscle of facial expression which draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral
depressor labii inferioris
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the corium, or true skin
derma (dermis, skin)
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the separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction
desquamation (skin slip)
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a variation from the common or established
deviation
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a frontal-view geometric head shape which is widest across the cheekbones, narrowing in width in both the forehead and the jaws
diamond
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a double bellied muscle which draws the hyoid bone superiorly
digastricus
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a substance thinned or reduced in concentration; a cosmetic lessened in brilliance
dilution
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shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form; e.g. one of the natural facial markings
dimples
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a state of stretching out or becoming inflated
distension
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a state of being twisted or pushed out of natural shape or position
distortion
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top; the anterior protruding ridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the lobe
dorsum
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a wooden or metal rod used as an armature
dowel
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a compacted cake-type cosmetic of red coloration
dry rouge
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a non-preserving powder utilized in setting cosmetics and a wax firming agent. examples include: talcum powder and cosmetic powder
drying powder
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swarthy; somewhat dark in color; when used to describe the complexion color
dusky
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the organ of hearing
ear
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities
edema
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an electrically-heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form
electric spatula
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a raised surface or part
elevation
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excessive leanness; a wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face
emaciation
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to fix or fasten in place
embed
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a prominence or projection of a bone
eminence
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the process of making color appear more vivid by illuminating it with a light of the same color
emphasis
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the removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture
enucleation
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the muscle that draws the scalp posteriorly and inferiorly and raises the eyebrows
epicranius (occipitofrontalis)
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the outermost layer of skin; the cuticle or scarf skin
epidermis
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to remove as by cutting out
excise
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the area from which tissue has been removed
excision
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any visible surface which is to remain uncovered or unclothed
exposed area
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the opening or passageway of the ear
external auditory meatus
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weight applied to a surface
external pressure
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superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches
eyebrows (supercilia)
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a cosmetic in pencil form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow, or creating an eyebrow where the hairs were removed
eyebrow pencil
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a thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic placed beneath eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of posed eyelids
eyecap
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two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball
eyelids (palpebrae)
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a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid
eye shadow
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the bony region containing the eyeball; the orbital cavity
eye socket
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anatomically, the region from the eyes to the base of the chin; physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin
face
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the “character” lines of the face and neck; wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples
facial markings
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the silhouettes of the face from the side view
facial profiles
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mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face
facial proportions
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to reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge; to “taper”
feather
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material used to fill a large cavity (e.g. plaster of Paris and cotton; liquid sealer and cotton)
filler
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the degree of rigidity or stability; a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax
firmness
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the most viscous type of wax; a putty-like material used to fill large cavities or model features
firm wax (wound filler)
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an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin
first degree burn
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flushed with red, when describing a complexion; not as vivid as ruddy
florid
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the illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp; the fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube
fluorescent light
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an elongated prominence adjoining a surface
fold
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an opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain
foramen magnum
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the quality of a color to draw attention by means of its intensity or “advancing” characteristics
force
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