Autopsy Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Autopsy article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal cavity: The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and... See the entire definition of Abdominal cavityAnalysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisAutopsy: A postmortem examination. Also known as necropsy. Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreast bone: Familiar name for the sternum, the long flat bone in the middle of the front ... See the entire definition of Breast boneChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDissect: To cut apart or separate tissue, as for anatomical study or in surgery. Also, an ... See the entire definition of DissectEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarForensic: Dealing with the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems and legal... See the entire definition of ForensicFormalin: A 37% aqueous (water) solution of formaldehyde, a pungent gas, with the chemical... See the entire definition of FormalinFungi: Plural of fungus. 
Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Heritable: Capable of being transmitted from parent to child. Homicide: 1. The killing of a person. 2. Strictly speaking, the killing of a... See the entire definition of HomicideIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Laboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMicroscopy: The examination of minute objects by means of a microscope, an instrument whic... See the entire definition of MicroscopyNecropsy: A postmortem examination or autopsy. Pathologist: A physician who identifies diseases and conditions by studying abnormal cells... See the entire definition of PathologistPostmortem examination: An autopsy, or an examination of a human body after death. Also ca... See the entire definition of Postmortem examinationSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSternum: The long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest. The sternum art... See the entire definition of SternumToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityToxicology: The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons (toxins) and the tr... See the entire definition of Toxicology
Viruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of Viruses
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