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lividity

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lividity
[livid′itē]
Etymology: L, lividus, bluish
a tissue condition of being red or blue because of venous congestion, as in a contusion.

lividity (li·viˑ·di·tē),
n a condition in which tissues appear blue or red due to a congestion in the veins, as caused by a contusion.

lividity
the quality of being livid; discoloration, as of dependent parts, by gravitation of blood.


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When documenting the general appearance of the child, officers should note the body, face, head, and neck positions; rigor mortis; postmortem lividity (creating a drawing and depicting the pattern); birthmarks; body temperature; physical development; evidence of trauma; state of hydration; and any fluids (e.
 
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