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Livor mortis (hypostasis)

Bluish-purple settling of blood in dependent parts. Begins 30 minutes to 2 hours, fixed by 8 to 12 hours.

Explained in

Post-Mortem Examination, Post-Mortem Changes and Time Since Death

Related terms

Adipocere Algor mortis Autopsy Cadaveric spasm Decomposition Henssge nomogram Marbling Mummification Post-mortem interval (PMI)Putrefaction Rigor mortis

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