Postmortem Artifacts Due to Decomposition Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- putrefaction : greenish discoloration of the abdomen due to bacterial action
- bloating : the process of gas formation leading to bloating in a decomposing body
- marbling : the marbling pattern seen on the skin due to decomposed blood vessels
- purge fluid : post-mortem fluid accumulation in body cavities due to tissue breakdown
- cadaverine : the foul-smelling gas released during decomposition
- autolysis : the process of tissue breakdown by enzymes after death
- skeletonization : the final stage of decomposition where soft tissues disappear
- hemolysis : the breakdown of red blood cells, causing staining of surrounding tissues
- adipocere formation : formation of wax-like substance from fat tissues in damp environments
- desquamation : skin slippage due to breakdown of epidermal-dermal junctions
