Vocab (4 of 6) Flashcards
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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
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A specific antibody acting destructively upon cells and tissues
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LYSIN
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Tuberculosis of the skin; patches ulcerate and leave scars on healing
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LUPUS VULGARIS
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The cavity or opening of a vein, artery, or intestine. The further away from the are the smaller the opening becomes
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LUMEN
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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
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A vascular incision that is made lengthwise on a vessel.
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LONGITUDINAL INCISION
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Postmortem, intravascular, red-blue discoloration resulting from hypostasis of blood can usually be cleared via arterial injection and drainage.
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LIVOR MORTIS aka CADAVERIELIVIDITY or POSTMORTEM LIVI
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Decomposition of fats
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LIPOLYSIS
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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
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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
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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
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thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones.
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LIGATURE
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To tie off an artery and vein upon completion of embalming
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LIGATE
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Increase in number of leukocytes (above 10,000 per cumm) in the blood, generally caused by infection and usually transient
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LEUKOCYTOSIS
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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
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Any change in structure produced during the course of a disease or injury
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LESION
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A severe, often fatal bacterial disease characterized by pneumonia, dry cough and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms
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LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE
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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)
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Away from the midline
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LATERAL
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Substance used to kill insect larvae
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LARVICIDE
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A fine growth of downy hair which is sometimes found on the face of a baby
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LANUGO
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Oil from sheep wool
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LANOLIN
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Wound characterized by irregular tearing of tissue
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LACERATION
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to cut or tear into irregular segments
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LACERATE
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Tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, that is inserted into the jugular vein to aid in drainage.
JUGULAR DRAIN TUBE
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A special vascular fluid with special bleaching and coloring qualities of use on bodies with jaundice; usually low formaldehyde content
JAUNDICE FLUID
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Conditions characterized by excessive concentrations of bilirubinin 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.
JAUNDICE aka ICTERUS
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A solution having an equal concentration of dissolved solute to that of a standard of reference.
ISOTONIC SOLUTION
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Condition that results when the body part that dies had little blood and remains aseptic and occurs when the arteries but not the veins are obstructed.
ISCHEMIC NECROSIS aka DRY GANGRENE
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reduction in arterial blood supply
ISCHEMIA
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Combination of iodine and a solubilizing agent or carrier that liberates free iodine in solution; a chemical disinfectant
IODOPHOR
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From within the body
INTRINSIC
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Pressure developed as the flow of embalming solution is established and the elastic arterial walls expand and then contract, resulting in filling of the capillary beds and development of pressure filtration
INTRAVASCULAR PRESSURE
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Fluid contained within vascular channels (about one-twentieth of the body weight).
INTRAVASCULAR FLUID
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Discoloration of the body within the blood vascular system; for example, hypostasis, carbon monoxide, and capillary congestion
INTRAVASCULAR BLOOD DISCOLORATION
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Within the blood vascular system
INTRAVASCULAR
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Fluid inside cells of the body (constituting about one-half of the body weight).
INTRACELLULAR FLUID
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Within a cell or cells
INTRACELLULAR
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Fluid in the supporting connective tissues surrounding body cells (about one-fifth the body weight)
INTERSTITIAL FLUID
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Method of drainage in which the drainage is stopped at intervals while the injection continues a type of restricted drainage
INTERMITTENT DRAINAGE
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Space between the ribs
INTERCOSTAL SPACE
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Between the cells of a structure
INTERCELLULAR
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The immediate stiffening of the muscles of a dead human body .
INSTANTANEOUS RIGOR MORTIS aka CADAVERIC SPASM
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Injection of very strong arterial fluid (often waterless) under relatively high pressure into head and face through both common carotid arteries to effect preservation and disinfection while minimizing swelling
INSTANT TISSUE FIXATION (“HEAD FREEZE”)
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Molecules of a compound in which the atoms have a slightly different configuration
ISOMERS
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A type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner. that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis
INTRADERMAL SUTURE aka HIDDEN STITCH
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A compound consisting of iodine combined with a carrier, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, often used as a preoperative skin disinfectant
IODOPHORES
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Eminence at the medial corner of the closed eyelids
INNER CANTHUS
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A preparation aid used in mouth closure. It is inserted into a needle injector and forced into the mandible and maxilla
INJECTOR NEEDLE
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The amount of pressure produced by an injection device to overcome initial resistance within (intravascular) or on (extravascular)the vascular system (arterial or venous).
INJECTION PRESSURE
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The act or instance of forcing a fluid into the vascular system or directly into tissues.
INJECTION
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Anatomical structure forming the base of the femoral triangle; extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle
INGUINAL LIGAMENT
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The reaction of the tissues to injurious agents, usually characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain
INFLAMMATION
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The process of seepage or diffusion into tissue of substances that are not ordinarily present
INFILTRATION
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From a given reference toward the feet,
INFERIOR
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Disease caused by the growth of a pathogenic microorganism in the body.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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the state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded by a pathogenic agent that, under favorable conditions, multiplies and produces injurious effects
INFECTION
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the formation of an area of necrosis in a tissue caused by obstruction in the artery supplying the area
INFARCTION
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A short hollow tubular instrument with a sharp point. Used for aspiration and injection of an infant's thoracic and abdonfinal cavities.
INFANT TROCAR
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A child less than I year of age.
INFANT
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Tests for death which can be administered by any layperson and is generally regarded as not being reliable
INEXPERT TESTS FOR DEATH
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The strength of embalming fluids indicated by the number of grams of pure Formaldehyde gas dissolved in 100ml of water Index usually refers to a percentage; an embalming fluid with an index of 25 usually contains 25% formaldehyde gas
INDEX
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A clean cut made with a sharp instrument; in embalming, a cut made with a scalpel to raise arteries and veins
INCISION
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Absorption of the fluid portion of blood by the tissues after death resulting in postmortem edema.
IMBIBITION
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That pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance in the body and causes the arterial solution to enter the body at a moderate and uniform rate
IDEAL INJECTION PRESSURE
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International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC
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Embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals.
HYPO VALVE TROCAR (PARIETAL NEEDLE)
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A solution having a lesser concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared
HYPOTONIC SOLUTION
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Antemortem and or postmortem settling of blood and/or other fluids to dependent portions of the body
HYPOSTASIS
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Underdevelopment of a tissue, organ or the body
HYPOPLASIA
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Injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar
HYPODERMIC EMBALMING
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the enlargement of an organ or part due to the increase in size of cells composing it
HYPERTROPHY
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A diminished, or lowered, coagulability of blood.
HYPINOSIS
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A solution having a greater concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared
HYPERTONIC SOLUTION
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the increase size of an organ or part due to the excessive but regulated increase in the number of its cells
HYPERPLASIA
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Absorbing moisture readily
HYGROSCOPIC
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the thoracic cavity
HYDROTHORAX
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Water loving
HYDROPHILIC (Hydro water; philic loving)
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac
HYDROPERICARDIUM
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distention of the pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys with urine as a result of obstruction
HYDRONEPHROSIS
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Reaction in which water is one of the reactants and compounds are often broken down. In the hydrolysis of proteins, the addition of water accompanied by action of enzymes results in the breakdown of protein into amino acids.
HYDROLYSIS
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Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluids in the ventricles of the brain.
HYDROCEPHALUS
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Abnormal accumulation of fluids in a saclike structure, especially the scrotal sac
HYDROCELE
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Apparatus that is connected to the water supply; when the water is turned on a suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body's cavities.
HYDROASPIRATOR
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A type of air pressure apparatus which is a fluid power driven machine working by the force of a moving liquid
HYDRAULIC APPARATUS
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Shaped as a bent wood weapon with a central belly; resembling a cupid's bow. Shape of the attached margin of the upper red lip; shape of the lip line of closure
HUNTING BOW
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(1718-1783) An influential person in medical embalming who is acknowledged as the first person to successfully adopt a method of arterial injection to preserve [Scottish]
HUNTER, DR WILLIAM
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(1728-1793) An influential person in medical embalming for whom Hunter’s Canal is named [Scottish]
HUNTER, JOHN
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Chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture
HUMECTANT
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Body of a deceased person, including cremated remains
HUMAN REMAINS
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A type of retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
HUMAN IMMUNIODEFICIENCY VIRUS aka HIV
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Preparation room equipment used to hold tubing in place on the embalming table.
HOSE HOLDER
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A 5 percent sodium hypochlorite solution; twelve ounces of household bleach with 116 ounces of water yields one gallon of a 10% _______ _________ solution (5,000 ppm sodium hypochlorite).
HOUSEHOLD BLEACH
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Roughly U-shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve. The shape of the mouth
HORSESHOE CURVE
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An influential person in medical embalming who is regarded as the “Father of Modern Embalming,” and “Father of Embalming in the United States.” [American]
HOLMES, DR. THOMAS (1817-1900)
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Having a relatively low lethal dose
HIGHLY TOXIC
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Special vascular (arterial) fluid with a high HCHO content.
HIGH PRESERVATION DEMAND FLUIDS
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Embalming fluids with a high formaldehyde content used on extremely difficult cases in which the embalmer may encounter or on cases in which the embalmer desires a great degree of rigidity generally 30 – 36 + index
HIGH INDEX ARTERIAL FLUID
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An inflammatory skin disease marked by small vesicles in clusters, usually restricted to diseases caused by Herpes virus.
HERPES
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Airtight seal; associated with Ziegler cases or soldered containers
HERMETIC SEAL
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A bloodborne virus
HEPATITIS G VIRUS (HGV)
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Transmitted by contaminated water and human waste.
HEPATITIS E VIRUS (HEY)
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A bloodborne virus, it can only exist in combination with the hepatitis B virus. HBV vaccine will offer protection against ____.
HEPATITIS D VIRUS (HDV)
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Spread by contaminated blood or body fluids
HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV)
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Severe infectious bloodborne Virus
HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV)
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Formerly called infectious hepatitis. It is caused by the enterically transmitted (oral-fecal route).
HEPATITIS A (HAV)
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Inflammation of the liver. It may be caused by a variety of agents, including viral infections, bacterial invasion, and physical or chemical agents. It is usually accompanied by fever, jaundice, and an enlarged liver
HEPATITIS
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An embalming instrument used to clamp vessels
HEMOSTAT/LOCKING FORCEP
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blood in sputum
HEMOPTYSIS
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Destruction of red blood cells that liberates hemoglobin.
HEMOLYSIS
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The red respiratory portion of the red blood cells; iron containing pigment of red blood cells functioning to carry oxygen to the cells
HEMOGLOBIN
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The non protein portion of hemoglobin; the red pigment of the hemoglobin
HEME
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discharge of red blood cells in the urine
HEMATURIA
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A swelling or mass of clotted blood confined to an organ or space caused by a ruptured blood vessel
HEMATOMA
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Blood present in vomitus; vomiting of blood from the stomach.
HEMATEMESIS
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A more or less permanent coagulation and stiffening of tissues as a result of exposure to very high temperatures which are constantly above 120 degrees F.
HEAT STIFFENING
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A direct method of drain accomplished by inserting a trocar into the right atrium of the heart.
HEART TAP
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Piece of equipment used to maintain the head in the proper position during the embalming process
HEAD REST
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An agent or material exposing one to risk.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
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OSHA regulation that deals with identifying and limiting exposure to occupational hazards.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD /RULE
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(1578-1657) An influential person in medical embalming who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 [British]
HARVEY, DR WILLIAM
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(1796-1843) An influential person in medical embalming who translated Gannal’s text into English and promoted embalming for sanitary purposes [American]
HARLAN, RICHARD
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Chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb and to disinfect. Often used in cavity treatment of autopsied cases.
HARDENING COMPOUND
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Water containing large amounts of mineral salts The water (vehicle) to be used in mixing vascular embalming solutions should have mineral salts removed or sequestered
HARD WATER
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Historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration
HAND PUMP
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Preparation room item used for scrubbing, cleaning, and dis¬infection purposes
HAND BRUSH
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An incision on the surface of the skin used when raising the common carotid arteries It is made from the center of one clavicle by a curve to the center of the other clavicle
HALF MOON INCISION aka SEMI-LUNAR INCISION
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Equipment used to dry the hair of the deceased and is made specifically for mortuary use.
HAIR DRYER
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Instrument used to guide drainage tubes into veins
GROOVE DIRECTOR
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A method of creating injection pressure which consists of a gravity bottle with tubing attached, that is suspended at a desired distance above the point of injection.
GRAVITY PERCOLATOR/GRAVITY BOTTLE
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Apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular (arterial) phase of the embalming process; relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid (.43 pounds of pressure per one foot of elevation).
GRAVITY INJECTOR
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Extravascular movement of preservative fluids by gravitational force to the dependent areas of the body.
GRAVITY FILTRATION
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Rubber stopper containing two tubes, one to create vacuum or pressure and the other to deliver fluid or achieve aspiration; possibly used in conjunction with a hand pump
GOOSENECK
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Chemicals which kill or render incapable of reproducing disease causing microorganisms
GERMICIDE
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Antemortem necrosis in a wound infected by an anaerobic gas forming bacillus, the most common etiologic agent being Clostridium perfringens
GAS GANGRENE
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Necrotic tissue that is wet as a result of inadequate venous drainage; may be accompanied by bacterial infection
MOIST (WET) GANGRENE
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Condition that results when the body part that dies had little blood and remains aseptic; the arteries but not the veins are obstructed
DRY GANGRENE
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Necrosis, death of tissues of part of the body usually due to deficient or absent blood supply.
GANGRENE
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(1791-1882) An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public and who also wrote the first embalming text (first printing in French) [French]
GANNAL, JEAN
