Postmortem Artifacts Due to Decomposition Crossword Puzzle

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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