EXAM 3 DEFINITIONS
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Diabetes Mellitus

An acute and chronic metabolic disorder caused by hyperglycaemia, resulting from a deficiency of insulin

Senile Purpura

An extravascular, irregulary shaped blood discolouration that often appears on arms, back of hands, and often base of neck. Caused by fragile capillaries

Oedema

<p>The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues spaces, serous cavities or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atherosclerosis

<p>A disease of the arteries marked by yellowish plaques of cholesterol, lipids, and cellular debris in the inner layersof the walls of large and medium sized arteries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malignancy

<p>A tumour or neoplasm that is cancerous, as opposed to being benign</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hydrocele

<p>The accumulation of fluid in the male scrotum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Skin Slip (Desquamation)

<p>The weakening of the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) due to autolysis of deeper skin tisses (dermis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Formaldehyde Grey

<p>The mixture of the preservative arterial solution with blood still within the vascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Green Jaundice

<p>The conversion of Biliruben to biliverden</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discolouration (in the context of embalming)

<p>Any abnormal colour in, or on the skin of a deceased person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anasarca

<p>The abnormal accumulation of fluid throughout the case. Generalised Oedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hydrocephalus

<p>The accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity. Oedema of the cranial cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hydrothorax

<p>The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the thoracic cavity. Oedema of the Thoracic cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nephritis

<p>Any one of a large group of diseases of the kidney characterised by inflammation and abnormal function. Chronic Renal Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flushing (as it relates to embalming)

<p>Distribution of the injected arterial solution with insufficient blood drainage, resulting in venous blood being pushed further into the superficial areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Purge

<p>The post-mortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice (opening) of the deceased as a result of pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exsanguination

<p>The process of losing blood to the point where life can no longer be sustained or excessive blood loss to the point of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chemotherapy

<p>The treatment of disease and/or infections with chemical agents and drugs that have a specific and toxic effect on the disease-causing micro organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Radionuclide

<p>A general term to describe any radioactive material</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atrophy

<p>(of body tissue or an organ) waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aneurysm

<p>A localised, abnormal dilation or out pocketing of a blood vessel resulting from a congenital defect or a weakness of the vessel wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Capital of France (example flashcard)

Paris

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