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1
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The presence of bacteria in the blood.

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Bacteremia

2
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Destructive to bacteria.

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Bactericidal Agent

3
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Agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard bacterial growth. No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied.

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Bacteriostatic Agent

4
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Resins combined with oil; a fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees and plants.

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Balsamic Subatance

5
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The arm pit.

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Base of the Axillary Space

6
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Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which envelops the lateral border of the Pectoralis Major Muscle.

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Axillary Space: Anterior Boundary

7
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Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which enevlops the lateral border of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle.

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Axillary Space: Posterior Boundary

8
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Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the Pectoralis Major and Lattissimus Dorsi Muscle blend into the chest wall.

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Axillary Space: Medial Boundary

9
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Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi Muscles bleed into the arm.

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Axillary Space: Lateral Boundary

10
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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.

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Basket Weave Suture aka Cross Stitch

11
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Two sides.

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Bilateral

12
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Dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object.

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Bilateral Differences

13
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Biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans.

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Biohazard

14
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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.

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Biohazardous Waste aka Infectious Waste

15
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Irreversible somatic death, where life cannot be restored.

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Biological Death

16
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A carcinogen potentially produced when formaldehyde and sodium hypochlorite come into contact with each other; normally occurs only in a controlled laboratory setting and requires a catalyst.

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Bischloromethyl Ether aka BCME

17
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An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions.

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Bistoury

18
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A chemical which lightens or blanches skins discolorations.

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Bleach

19
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A chemical which lightens a skin discoloration.

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Bleaching Agent

20
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A thin vesicle on the skin containing liquid matter.

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Blister

21
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Tissue that circulates through the vascular system and is composed of approximately 22% solids and 78% water.

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Blood

22
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Discolorations resulting from changes in blood compostion, content, or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly.

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Blood Discoloration

23
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The pressure exerted by the blood in the living body on the arterial wall measured in millimeters of mercury.

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Blood Pressure

24
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Circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.

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Blood Vascular System

25
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Pathogenic microorganisms that are present inhuman blood and can cause disease in humans; these pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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Bloodborne Pathogens

26
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OSHA Regulation (29CFR 1910-1030) regulating the employee’s exposure to blood and other body fluids OSHA Definitions: blood-human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.

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Bloodborne Pathogen Rule

27
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Having relatively large patches of color somewhat different from the remainder of the coloring.

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Blotched

28
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The separation and pushing aside of the superficial fascia leading to blood vessels and then the deep fascia surrounding blood-vessels, utilizing manual techniques or round ended instruments which separate rather than cut the protective tissues.

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Blunt Dissection

29
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Preparation room equipment which is designed to eliminate the physical strain of moving caskets and bodies by hand.

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Body and Casket Lifter

30
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Acute, deep-seated inflammation in the skin which usually begins as a subcutaneous swelling in a hair follicle.

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Boil aka Furuncle

31
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An embalming instrument used to maintain the elevation of the vessels above the surface if the skin.

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Bone Separator aka Separtator

32
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Individual stitched knotted at the tissue edge; may be applied prior to embalming to align tissues.

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Bridge Suture aka Temporary Interrupted Suture

33
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an injury caused by a blow without laceration; a contusion

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Bruise aka Ecchymosis

34
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Vestibule of the oral cavity; the space between the lips, gums, and teeth.

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Buccal Cavity

35
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A chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base (pH) balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues.

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Buffers

36
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Self-contained, soft rubber and manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb. It is used only to deliver fluids; it cannot be used for aspiration.

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Bulb Syringe

37
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(1828-1866) One of the discoverers of formaldehyde.

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Alexander M Butlerov