Livor mortis
Livor Mortis
Livor mortis (pronounced: /ˈlaɪvɔːr ˈmɔːrtɪs/), also known as postmortem lividity or hypostasis, is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the body after death.
Etymology
The term "livor mortis" is derived from Latin, where "livor" means "bluish color" and "mortis" means "of death".
Definition
Livor mortis is the process that causes the purplish-red discoloration of the skin due to the gravitational pooling of blood in the dependent parts of the body following death. It begins to develop 1-2 hours after death, becomes fully apparent after 12 hours, and can help determine the time of death.
Related Terms
- Rigor mortis: The stiffening of the body muscles after death.
- Algor mortis: The cooling of the body after death.
- Decomposition: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter after death.
- Forensic pathology: The study of determining cause of death, often in a legal context.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Livor mortis
- Wikipedia's article - Livor mortis
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