GLOSSARY to LECTURE #7.

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DEATH INVESTIGATION

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A

Algor Mortis

Coolness of Death

Autopsy

a postmortem examination of the dead body

F

fracture

the cracking or breaking of a bone or other body part

H

hemorrhage

effusion of blood

I

incision

a wound or scar made by a sharp tool

inflict

impose, put on

L

laceration

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

lividity

changing color of the dead body (blue)

Livor mortis

Pooling of the blood in the lower points of the body due to gravity, giving the skin purplish-red discoloration.

M

MORTIS

DEATH (FROM LATIN)

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