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

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

Atherosclerosis

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. Signup and view all the answers

Malignancy

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

Hydrocele

The accumulation of fluid in the male scrotum Signup and view all the answers

Skin Slip (Desquamation)

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

Formaldehyde Grey

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

Green Jaundice

The conversion of Biliruben to biliverden Signup and view all the answers

Discolouration (in the context of embalming)

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

Anasarca

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

Hydrocephalus

The accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity. Oedema of the cranial cavity Signup and view all the answers

Hydrothorax

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

Nephritis

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

Flushing (as it relates to embalming)

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

Purge

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

Exsanguination

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

Chemotherapy

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 Signup and view all the answers

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Radionuclide

A general term to describe any radioactive material Signup and view all the answers

Atrophy

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

Aneurysm

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