Pathology

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Across
  1. 4. Discoloration caused by blood settling after death.
  2. 8. Unique ridge patterns that may be used to confirm identity.
  3. 10. The microscopic examination of body tissue.
  4. 13. The settling of blood in the lowest areas of the body after death.
  5. 14. Examination of the organs and structures inside the body.
  6. 15. A harmful substance capable of causing illness or death.
  7. 16. An official who oversees death investigations but may not be a physician.
  8. 20. The breakdown of tissues into a liquid state during decomposition.
  9. 24. Material that may help establish facts during an investigation.
  10. 28. Information about a person’s teeth that may assist with identification.
  11. 29. The final stage when mostly dry tissue, cartilage, and bones remain.
  12. 31. The natural breakdown of a body after death.
  13. 33. The earliest stage of decomposition occurring shortly after death.
  14. 34. The drying of body tissues after death.
  15. 35. Decomposition caused largely by bacterial activity.
  16. 36. The official document recording information about a person’s death.
  17. 38. A manner used when evidence does not support one clear conclusion.
  18. 40. The force responsible for blood settling during livor mortis.
  19. 41. A greenish-black pattern that forms along blood vessels during decomposition.
  20. 42. The process of confirming the identity of a deceased person.
  21. 43. A body fluid commonly collected for toxicology testing.
  22. 44. Occurring or performed after death.
  23. 45. A decomposition stage in which remaining tissues begin drying.
  24. 49. Inspection and documentation of the outside of a body.
Down
  1. 1. Injury or abnormal changes found within body cells.
  2. 2. Swelling caused by gases produced during decomposition.
  3. 3. Microscopic organisms that contribute to decomposition and may cause infection.
  4. 5. The invasion of the body by disease-causing microorganisms.
  5. 6. Testing used to detect drugs, alcohol, chemicals, and poisons.
  6. 7. The classification that explains how a death occurred.
  7. 9. Testing used to identify bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
  8. 11. The application of medical knowledge to legal investigations.
  9. 12. A medical examination performed on a deceased person.
  10. 17. A body structure examined for disease, injury, or abnormalities.
  11. 18. The stiffening of muscles following death.
  12. 19. The specific injury or disease that directly led to death.
  13. 21. A doctor trained to determine cause and manner of death.
  14. 22. A manner of death resulting from disease or aging.
  15. 23. A research facility where human decomposition is studied.
  16. 25. A record of previous illnesses, conditions, and treatments.
  17. 26. A physician appointed to investigate certain deaths.
  18. 27. A decomposition stage involving darkened tissues and strong odors.
  19. 30. A manner of death in which a person intentionally causes their own death.
  20. 32. A manner of death involving an unintentional fatal event.
  21. 35. A doctor who studies diseases, injuries, and their effects.
  22. 37. The cooling of the body following death.
  23. 39. A manner of death caused by another person.
  24. 46. A group of similar cells that may be collected and examined during an autopsy.
  25. 47. The documented record showing who collected and handled evidence.
  26. 48. A body fluid that may be tested for drugs, alcohol, or poisons.