Glossary
Cystolithic hairs
The Cystolithic hairs are a spindle-shaped body consisting of pectin-associated concentric layers of longitudinally aligned cellulose microfibrils and other cell wall of polysaccharides.
…Acroposthitis
Inflammation of the prepuce.
(Prepuce means skin surrounding and protecting the head of the clitoris/Penis)
Acid Phosphatase
Acid Phosphatase is an enzyme found in many tissues, cellular components of bone, spleen, kidney, liver, intestine, and blood.
…Acid phosphatase Test
Acid phosphatase testing is one of the most common tests for semen detection in forensic laboratories.
…ACP
ACP – Automatic Colt Pistol
…Latin Forensic Terms
The word forensic comes from the Latin word ‘forensis‘, which means meaning ‘forum’.
Many Latin terms are used in the field of forensic science. Some commonly used Latin terms within the field of forensic science are listed below:
…Abrasion
Abrasion is superficial damage to the skin.
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