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= Glossary =

__The Evolution of Forensics__

Eugenicist- The study of methods of improving the quality of the human race. Polymerase- A various enzymes (such as DNA). Epidermis- The protective outer layer of the skin. Biodegradable- Capable of being decomposed Deoxyribonucleic (DNA)- A nucleic acid that carries the genetic information in the cell and is capable of self-replication and synthesis of RNA. Post-mortem- An examination of the body made after the death of the patient. Pathologist- The scientist(s) who study the nature of disease, on the body. Coroner- A public official responsible for the investigation of violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths and inquiries. Lacerations- To rip, cut, or tear. Vagus- A nerve, which supplies the heart, lungs, and viscera with blood. Larynx- The part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea. Diatoms- A microscopic one-celled or colonial algae Rigor mortis- Muscular stiffening following death. Entomology- The branch of science concerned with the study of insects. Syrphidea flies- A type of fly that can be found near the bodies of dead people. Odontologist- The person who studies of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.

__Forensics in Melbourne's CBD__

EAAF- The Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (//Equipo Argentino de Antropología Forense//, //EAAF//). Odontologists- The person who studies of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. Radiologists- A person who studies ionizing radiation for medical diagnosis, especially the use of x-rays in medical radiography or fluoroscopy Ballistics- The study of projectiles, the flight characteristics if them, as well as the function of firearms. Pathology- The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences. Odontology- The study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. Anthropology- The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. VIFM- Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. Mitochondrial DNA- DNA found in mitochondria, which contains some structural genes and is generally inherited only through the female line. mitDNA - DNA found in mitochondria, which contains some structural genes and is generally inherited only through the female line. Posthumous- Occurring or continuing after one's death.

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Forensics in Melbourne's CBD

The Evolution of Forensics