Condyle
rounded articular projection
Congealing
the process of converting soluble protein to insoluble protein by heating or by contact with a chemical such as an alcohol or an aldehyde.
Contagious Disease
disease that may be transmitted between individuals, with reference to the organism that causes the disease
Contaminated
the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface
Cornea
transparent, anterior part of the eyeball covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber that functions to refract (bend) light to focus a visual image
Corneal Sclera Button
that portion of the cornea recovered for transplantation in situ
Coroner
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
Corpulence
Obesity
Counter Staining Compound
dye that helps to cover internal discolorations such as jaundice
Dialysis
separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Cranial Embalming
method used to embalm the contents of the cranial cavity through aspiration and injection of the cranial chamber by passage of a trocar through the cribriform plate
Cremated Remains
Those elements remaining after cremation of a dead human body; Cremains
Crepitation
crackling sensation produced when gasses trapped in tissues are palpated, as in subcutaneous emphysema
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
a disease of the central nervous system with unknown etiology, assumed to be a slow virus; because of unknown etiology, care givers using invasive procedures use extreme caution
Cribriform plate
the horizontal plate of the ethmoid bone separating the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity.
Death Rattle
noise made by a moribund person caused by air passing through a residue of mucous in the trachea and posterior oral cavity
Death Struggle
the semi-convulsive twitches that often occur before death
Denatured Protein
a protein whose structure has been changed by a physical or chemical agent
Dental Tie
ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position.
Diffusion (Fluid)
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
Digits
Fingers, anatomical term describing fingers and toes; the thumb is #1 for each hand and the large toe is #1 for each foot
Disinfection
process that eliminates most microorganisms in or on the human body, but is not effective against bacterial spores.
Dry Gangrene
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
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
graphic line recording that shows the spread of electrical excitation to different parts of the heart using small metal electrodes applied to the chest, arms, and legs
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brain's surface. These waves are measured by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cavity Embalming
direct treatment, other than vascular (arterial) injection, of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished by aspiration and injection of chemicals using a trocar.
Hypodermic Embalming
injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or trocar
Surface Embalming
the direct contact of body tissues with embalming chemicals
Vascular embalming
the use of the blood vascular system of the body for temporary preservation, disinfection and restoration; accomplished through injection of embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins
Engineering Controls
controls (e.g. sharps disposal container, self sheathing needles) that isolate or remove the Bloodborne pathogen hazard from the workplace
Environment
all of the surrounding things, conditions, and influences affecting the growth or development of living things.
Environmental Protection Agency EPA
An agency of US Federal government established in 1970 to protect human health and our environment; monitoring and reducing air/water pollution, overseeing hazardous waste disposal and recycling.
Enzyme
A protein serving as a catalyst, a chemical agent that changes the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction.
Exposure Incident
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 employees duties is called,
Eye enucleation
removal of the eye for tissue transplantation, research and education
Eye enucleation discoloration
extravasation of blood as a result of eye enucleation
Eye wash station
OSHA required emergency safety device providing a steady stream of water for flushing the eyes
Eyecap
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.
Eyelid Overlap
Method of eye closure in which the upper lid is placed on top of the lower lid.
Fat
Organic compound consisting of a three-carbon backbone (glycerol) attached to three fatty acids.
Interstitial Fluid
aqueous solution that fills the gaps between cells in a tissue
Intravascular Fluid
fluid contained within vascular channels (about one-twentieth of the total body weight)
Intrinsic
situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts; From within the body
Jugular Drain Tube
Tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, that is inserted into the jugular vein to aid in drainage.
Laceration
jagged irregular break or tear in soft tissue
Legionnaires Disease
a severe, often fatal bacterial disease characterized by pneumonia, dry cough and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms
Lysin
a specific antibody acting destructively upon cells and tissues
Lysosome
cell organelle that breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell
Maggot
the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
Masking Agent
(perfuming agents) Chemicals found in embalming arterial formulations having the capability of displacing an unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more pleasant one.
Medical Examiner
A physician who performs an autopsy when death may be accidental or violent. He or she may also serve in some jurisdictions as the coroner.
Meningitis
infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection
Microbe (Microorganism)
a minute one celled form of life not distinguishable as to vegetable or animal nature
Millicurie /mCi
that amount of radioactive material in which 37 million atoms disintegrate each second.`
Necropsy
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
Needle Injector
A mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone.
Obese
extremely overweight; corpulent; portly
Occupational Exposure
reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral, contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of a worker's duties
Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA
Established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the US federal agency that is charged with writing and enforcing compulsory standards for health and safety in the workplace.
Operative Corrections
Any and all techniques to treat a problem area; excision, incision, wicking.