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Violent CSI Quiz
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Criminal Justice
Undergraduate 4
09/25/2011

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Abrasion
Definition
Wearing away of the skin in small shreds by friction
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Abraded Margin
Definition
Abrasion ring. Zone of abrasion surrounding the entrance wound of a bullet, caused by the stretching of the skin & the rotational movement of the projectile
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Acid Phosphatase
Definition
Group of enzymes occurring in many cells of the body. The only secretion in which acid phosphatase is found is that of the prostate gland. The finding of acid phosphatase in vaginal washings or on clothing is thus regarded as indicative of the presence of semen
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Adipocere
Definition
Waxy, greyish-white substance consisting largely of free fatty acids, produced in the fatty tissues of the body by the hydrolysis of fats in a moist environment
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Agonal
Definition
Related to the last moments of life or to the death struggle
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Aneurysm
Definition
Localized bulging of a blood vessel or chamber of the heart arising from a weakness of its wall
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Antemortem
Definition
Premortem. Present or occurring before death
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Anterior
Definition
Before, in front of, facing toward the front
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Artifact
Definition
Change brought out artificially & not by natural or traumatic processes
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Asphyxia
Definition
Death caused by lack of oxygen or by the inability of the tissues to utilize oxygen
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Autoeroticism
Definition
Sexual arousal and/or gratification without a partner
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Avulsion
Definition
Tearing away of part of a tissue
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Blister
Definition
Elevation of the superficial layer of the skin or mucous membrane containing fluid. When small, often called a vesicle or bleb; when large, a bulla
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Contact Flattening
Definition
Flattening of muscles which are in contact with a hard surface during rigor mortis
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Contusion
Definition
Injury without laceration to the superficial tissues of an organ or the body surface; caused by a blunt impact resulting in a hemorrhage into the tissue beneath the skin
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Cut
Definition
Wound caused by a sharp object, usually metal or glass. The wound is longer than deep and tends to gape. Its edges are usually not contused, distinguishing it from a laceration
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Cyanosis
Definition
Bluish or greyish discoloration of the skin & mucous membranes due to the circulation of insufficiently oxygenated blood
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Death
Definition
Permanent cessation of all vital functions
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Edema
Definition
Presence of excess fluid in the tissue. May be localized as in an area of inflammation or may involve the entire body
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Exsanguination
Definition
Death due to loss of blood from the circulatory system
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Fetishism
Definition
Association of lust with items of certain portions of the female body or with certain articles of female attire
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Forensic
Definition
Applied to the law
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Fratricide
Definition
Act of killing one's brother or sister
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Graze
Definition
Abrasion of the skin caused by contact with a rough surface. Direction of the graze may be indicated by a sharply demarcated beginning and tags of epidermis at the end
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Hanging
Definition
Type of ligature strangulation in which the constricting force is due to gravity
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Hematoma
Definition
Collection of blood in the tissues resulting from hemorrhage
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Hypostasis
Definition
Settling of the blood after death into the dependent parts of the body
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Incision
Definition
Wound inflicted by an instrument with a sharp cutting edge
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Laceration
Definition
Wound caused by crushing or tearing of the tissues, usually showing a break in the surface
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Infanticide
Definition
Killing of an infant
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Overlaying
Definition
Accidental smothering of a young child in bed by a sleeping adult. Formerly regarded as a common event. It is now regarded as rare
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Pathology
Definition
Branch of medicine concerned with the alterations in the structure & function of tissues caused by disease or violence. Practice of pathology includes the performance of autopsies
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Petechiae
Definition
Tiny hemorrhages in the skin, mucous membrane or serous surfaces
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Lividity
Definition
Dark red or bluish-red discoloration of the dependent portions of the external surface of the body due to postmortem stasis of blood
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Marbling
Definition
Appearance of vascular patterns on the skin after death
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Mummification
Definition
Drying of a dead body or parts thereof to a brown, leathery, parchment-like condition on exposure to a warm and dry environment
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Necrophilia
Definition
Sexual attraction to or interest in dead bodies
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Psychosomatic
Definition
Pertaining to the mind-body relationship
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Putrefaction
Definition
Disintegration of the tissues brought about by bacterial action
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Rape
Definition
Sexual intercourse with a person without consent or with consent when the person is not qualified to give consent (when too young, mentally defective, etc)
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Rigor Mortis
Definition
Stiffening and contraction of the musculature (both voluntary & involuntary) of the body after death
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Sadism
Definition
Practice in which pleasure or sexual satisfaction is derived from the infliction of physical or psychologic pain or abuse on others
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Scratch
Definition
Abrasion caused by a pointed object passing over the skin. The heaping up of the epidermis at one end may indicate the direction of the scratch
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Smothering
Definition
Asphyxia produced by the occlusion of the mouth & nostrils (e.g. by a pillow)
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Smudging
Definition
Area of blackening produced by powder gases & surrounding the entrance wound of a bullet fired at close range
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Sodomy
Definition
Form of sexual intercourse in which the penis of the active participant is inserted into the anus or mouth of the passive participant
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Stab
Definition
Wound caused by the penetration of a pointed instrument. In contrast to a cut, the depth of a stab is greater than its width
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Stippling
Definition
Tattooing and powder burns. Dispersed particles of burned & unburned gunpowder embedded beneath the skin surface around a bullet wound
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Strangulation
Definition
Death caused by compression or construction of the neck
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Ligature Strangulation
Definition
Strangulation by a ligature, such as a rope, stocking, towel, etc
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Manual Strangulation
Definition
Strangulation by one or both hands. Frequently causes injury to the thyroid cartilage
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Definition
Crib death. Death in apparently well infants, usually between the 3rd and 6th months of life, with negative or minimal autopsy findings
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Temperature Plateau
Definition
Period immediately after death during which the internal body temperature does not fall. May last 1-5 hours
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Temporary Cavity
Definition
Momentary cavity created in the tissues by the rapid passage of a missile, causing much disruption. Size of the temporary cavity depends upon the energy of the missile and its rate of transfer to the tissue
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Washerwoman's Hands
Definition
Wrinkling of the skin of the hands and feet caused by prolonged exposure to moisture. May occur before or after death
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Defense Wound
Definition
Wound, usually on the fingers, hands, or forearms of the victim of an attack, sustained while trying to grasp a weapon or ward off the assailant. The nature of the wound depends on the weapons used for assault
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