Body part number (BPN)
Definition
A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to every human-tissue fragment at the point of discovery, cross-referenced to its spatial coordinates and the personal effects found in association with it.
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- Disaster Victim Identification: Archaeological ContributionA unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to every human-tissue fragment at the point of discovery, cross-referenced to its spatial coordinates and the persona...