Pallor mortis
Pallor Mortis
Pallor mortis (pronounced: /ˈpælər ˈmɔːrtɪs/), from Latin pallor meaning "paleness", and mortis meaning "of death", is a postmortem condition characterized by a pale, whitish coloration that appears almost immediately after death. This is due to the cessation of capillary circulation throughout the body.
Etymology
The term pallor mortis is derived from Latin, where pallor means "paleness" and mortis means "of death". It is used to describe the pale color that surfaces on the skin of a deceased individual shortly after death.
Related Terms
- Rigor mortis: The third stage of death, characterized by the stiffening of the limbs of the corpse caused by chemical changes in the muscles postmortem.
- Livor mortis: Also known as postmortem lividity, it refers to the purple-red coloration that appears in the lowermost parts of the body following death.
- Algor mortis: The second stage of death, it is the change in body temperature postmortem, until the ambient temperature is matched.
- Decomposition: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter following death.
- Autopsy: Also known as a post-mortem examination, it is a detailed examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pallor mortis
- Wikipedia's article - Pallor mortis
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