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the movement of molecules or other particles in a solution from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration until uniform concentration is reached
Diffusion
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passage of some components of the injected embalming solution from an intravascular to an extravascular location; movement of the embalming solutions from the capillaries into the interstitial fluids
Diffusion (Fluid)
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anatomical term describing fingers and toes; the thumb is #1 for each hand and the large toe is #1 for each foot
Digits
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any abnormal color in or upon the human body
Discoloration
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any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of a body part, organ, or system
Disease
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an agent, usually chemical, applied to an inanimate object/surface to destroy disease-causing microbial agents, but usually not bacterial spores
Disinfectant
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the destruction and/or inhibition of most pathogenic organisms and their products in or on a body
Disinfection
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the movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries
Distribution (Fluid)
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tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, that is inserted into a vein in drainage of blood and to restrict the exit of vascular embalming fluid
Drain Tube
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discharge or withdrawal of blood, interstitial fluid and embalming fluids from the body during vascular embalming; usually removed through a vein in the body
Drainage
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OSHA required safety device for a release of a copious amount of water in a short period of time
Drench Shower
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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
Dry Gangrene
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coloring agent; substances which will, upon being dissolved, impart a definite color to the embalming solution; dyes are classified as to their capacity to permanently impart color to the tissue of the body into which they are injected
Dry
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extravasation of blood into tissue; a bruise
Ecchymosis
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ECG (EKG); record of the electrical activity of the heart
Electrocardiogram
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abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities
Edema
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EEG; a record of the electrical activity of the brain
Electroencephalogram
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a device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration
Electric Aspirator
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an electrically heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour
Electric Spatula
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process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
Embalming
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case analysis; that consideration given to the dead human body prior to, during, and after the embalming procedure is completed; documentation is recommended
Embalming Analysis
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procedures that isolate or remove the Bloodborne pathogen hazards from the workplace such as sharps disposal container and self sheathing needles
Engineering Controls
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the surroundings, conditions, or influences that affect an organism or the cells within an organism
Environment
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EPA; a US governmental agency with environmental protection regulatory and enforcement authority
Environmental Protection Agency
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an organic catalyst produced by living cells and capable of autolytic decomposition
Enzyme
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to remove as by cutting out; the area from which something has been cut out
Excision
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any procedure used to prove a sign of death, usually performed by medical personnel
Expert Tests of Death
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a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral, contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an employee's duties
Exposure Incident
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outside the blood vascular system
Extravascular
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discoloration of the body outside the blood vascular system, for example, ecchymosis, Petechia, Hematoma, and postmortem stain
Extravascular Blood Discoloration
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from outside the body
Extrinsic
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removal of the eye for tissue transplantation, research and education
Eye Enucleation
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extravasation of blood as a result of eye enucleation
Eye Enucleation Discoloration
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OSHA required emergency safety device providing a steady stream of water for flushing the eyes
Eye Wash Station
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a thin plastic dome-like disc used to restore contour just beneath the eyelids; an aid in eye closure
Eye Cap
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organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Chemically, a triglycerides ester, composed of glycerol and fatty acids
Fat
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a product of decomposition of fats
Fatty Acids
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characterized by a high fever, causing dehydration of the body
Febrile
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bacterial decomposition of carbohydrates
Fementation
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lesions of the mucous membrane of the lip or mouth caused by Herpes Simplex type I or II virus or by dehydration of the mucous membrane in a febrile disease
Fever Blisters
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rigidity of tissue due to chemical reaction
Firming
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the act of making tissue rigid; the solidification of a compound
Fixation
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an agent employed in the preparation of tissues, for the purpose of maintaining the existing form and structure; many agents are used, the most important one being formalin
Fixative
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HCHO; a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol; a potential occupational carcinogen
Formaldehyde
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gray discoloration of the body caused by the reaction of formaldehyde from the embalming process with hemoglobin to form methyl-hemoglobin
Formaldehyde Gray
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OSHA regulation limiting the amount of occupation exposure to formaldehyde gas
Formaldehyde Rule
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