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1
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The nostrils

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Nares

2
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Unconsciousness produced by a drug, usually narcotics, and certain toxic chemicals.

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Narcosis

3
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A central nervous system depressant which can cause symptoms including headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue. In high concentrations, stupor and unconsciousness can occur.

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Narcotic

4
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Space between the roof of the mouth and the floor of the cranial cavity.

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Nasal Cavity

5
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The anterior fold of the cheek which descends laterally along the upper lip form the wing of the nose; a natural facial marking.

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Nasolabial Fold

6
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Embalming instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils

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Nasal Tube Aspirator

7
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Tests and certifies respiratory protective devices and air sampling detector tubes, recommends occupational exposure limits for various substances, and assists OSHA inoccupational safety and health investigations and research.

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH

8
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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

9
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Pathological death of tissue still a part of the living organism.

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Necrosis

10
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Preparation room equipment used to hold suturing needles and keep them in good condition; an instrument used to hold a suturing needle while suturing.

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Needle Holder

11
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A mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone.

A

Needle Injector

12
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The abnormal, excessive and uncontrolled multiplication of cells with the formation of a mass or new growth of tissue.

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Neoplasm aka Tumor

13
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A material capable of causing an abnormal growth of tissue.

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Neoplastic Agent

14
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Inflammation of the kidneys.

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Nephritis

15
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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

16
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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 aka Passive Dyes

17
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Infection acquired in a hospital.

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Nosocomial

18
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National Toxicology Program

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NTP

19
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An involuntary, rapid movement of the eyeball, usually from side to side.

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Nystagmus