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  2. Putrefaction - Wikipedia

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    Putrefaction is the fifth stage of death, following pallor mortis, livor mortis, algor mortis, and rigor mortis. This process references the breaking down of a body of an animal post-mortem . In broad terms, it can be viewed as the decomposition of proteins , and the eventual breakdown of the cohesiveness between tissues, and the liquefaction ...

  3. Rabbit test - Wikipedia

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    The term "rabbit test" was first recorded in 1949, and was the origin of a common euphemism, "the rabbit died", for a positive pregnancy test. [4] The phrase was, in fact, based on a common misconception about the test. While many people assumed that the injected rabbit would die only if the woman was pregnant, in fact all rabbits used for the ...

  4. Pregnancy tests using animals - Wikipedia

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    The hCG test can be used to screen for uterus cancer, or a molar pregnancy, which is when there is abnormal placental growth in the uterus. [9] The hCG test can also be done after a miscarriage to ensure that a molar pregnancy is not present. In men, the hCG test can be used to screen for the presence of testicular cancer. [9]

  5. Putrefying bacteria - Wikipedia

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    The three characteristics of putrefaction are discoloration, disfiguration, and dissolution. There are many factors that could affect the rate of putrefaction in animals such as age, body composition, temperature, and if the body is located in a wet or dry area. [8] Temperature must be between 0 °C and 48 °C for putrefaction to occur.

  6. Pregnancy test - Wikipedia

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    A pregnancy test is used to determine whether a female is pregnant or not. The two primary methods are testing for the female pregnancy hormone ( human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)) in blood or urine using a pregnancy test kit, and scanning with ultrasonography . [ 1 ]

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    Pregnancy Test For Early Result. Some tests only offer a positive or negative result, but Wondfo has an invalid option to let you know if you need a redo—this is way better than receiving a ...

  8. Autolysis (biology) - Wikipedia

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    Autolysis and putrefaction are the main processes responsible for the decomposition of remains. [ 1 ] In the healing of wounds, autolytic debridement can be a helpful process, where the body breaks down and liquifies dead tissue so that it can be washed or carried away.

  9. Percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling - Wikipedia

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    Percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS), also called cordocentesis, fetal blood sampling, or umbilical vein sampling is a diagnostic genetic test that examines blood from the fetal umbilical cord to detect fetal abnormalities. [1] Fetal and maternal blood supply are typically connected in utero with one vein and two arteries to the fetus.