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4189944128AbrasionA superficial injury to the skin caused by scraping or scratching0
4189946050AdipocereThe insoluble, wax-like residue that develops in a decomposed human body in an aqueous environment1
4189949155Algor mortisCooling of the body after death2
4189950682AnaphylaxisSevere and possibly deadly allergic reaction3
4189952634Anatomic PathologyThe branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing disease through the analysis of tissue samples4
4189955228AneurysmA weakening of the wall of an artery. Either the wall of the artery bulges or the artery has a defect that allows blood to flow not only within lumen where it belongs but also to burrow a path between the linings in the wall of the artery5
4189961473AnoxiaWithout oxygen6
4189961474Aortic archThe curved portion of the aorta as it leaves the heart7
4189963772ArachnoidThe spider web-like middle membrane covering the brain8
4189965102ArsonThe setting of a fire iwth the intent to destroy property9
4189966554ArteriosclerosisHardening of the arteries, including desposits of cholesterol and calcium on the inner lining of the artery that impedes the free flwo of blood or the deposits of calcium in the wall of the artery10
4189971943ArrhythmiaA disorder of the rhythmic beating of the heart11
4189973839AsphyxiaA lack of oxygen in the body that usually results from an interruption of breathing12
4189979004AutolysisThe breakdown of organs and tissues in the body undergoing a decompositional change13
4189981518AutopsySurgical examination of the body after death14
4189983056Battered child syndromeThe collection of physical injuries typically sustained by a child subjected to abuse15
4189984344BiopsyExamination of a smaple of tissue form the body16
4189985821BolusA mass of partially chewed food that becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe during swallowing17
4189988275Brain deathThe irreversible cessation of the electrical activity in the brain18
4189990755Bumper fractureCharacteristic injurty that occurs when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, involving breaks to the fibula, tibia, or both19
4189993986Caraveric spasmPhenomenon in which the muscle, particularly those of the hand, contract forcibly at the moment of death20
4189996790Cellular deathDeath of the cells within an organism21
4189998354Central nervous systemThe part of the nervous system made out of the brain and spinal cord22
4190001407Chain of CustodyTracking system designed to maintain records of hwo handles and examines evidence during the investigation of a death23
4190003785Choking gameA dangerous fad among children and teenagers in which participants test how long they can deprive their brains of oxygen before passing out24
4190007563Cold caseA criminal investigation that has not yet been solved25
4190009430Congenital defectA defect or disease present at the time of birth, usually a genetic disorder26
4190013005CoronerAn official responsible for investigating a death that is not the result of natural causes.27
4190015485ContusionA blunt force injury that causes bleeding. In the skin it's usually described as a bruise or black and blue mark28
4190019300CriminalisticsApplication of scientific techniques in the collection and analysis of evidence in a criminal case29
4190021432CytopathologyDiagnosis of disease by examination of individual cells instead of tissue specimens30
4190024001Defense woundCuts or slashes found on the arms, hands, or fingers of a deceased person that are suggestive of a struggle with the person's attacker31
4190027274DNAMolecule found in the nucleus of livign cells that encodes the genetic information of the organism32
4190032437DermatopathologyThe study of the causes and course of skin diseases33
4190034129Dicing injurySmall abrasions and cuts ep34

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