Forensic science glossary. John C. Brenner . 2012.
Infrared spectroscopy — (IR spectroscopy) is the subset of spectroscopy that deals with the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. It covers a range of techniques, the most common being a form of absorption spectroscopy. As with all spectroscopic techniques,… … Wikipedia
infrared spectroscopy — examination by means of an infrared spectrometer, to study systems or molecules by examining their interactions with infrared radiation … Medical dictionary
infrared astronomy — the study of infrared radiation emitted by celestial objects. [1960 65] * * * Study of astronomical objects by observing the infrared radiation they emit. Its techniques enable examination of many celestial objects that give off energy at… … Universalium
examination — The act of making a close and critical study of any material, and with questioned documents is the process necessary to discover the facts about them. Various types of examinations are undertaken, including microscopic, visual, photographic,… … Forensic science glossary
Temperature examination — Taking a patient s temperature is an initial part of a full clinical examination.Core body temperature is normally carefully controlled within a narrow range so that essential enzymatic reactions can occur. Prolonged temperature elevation… … Wikipedia
diaphanography — Examination of a body part by transillumination, especially for the detection of breast cancer. [G. diaphanes, transparent, + grapho, to write] * * * di·aph·a·nog·ra·phy (di af″ə nogґrə fe) transillumination of the breast, with… … Medical dictionary
Mobile device forensics — Forensic science Physiological sciences … Wikipedia
Invasiveness of surgical procedures — Invasive (medical) redirects here. For invasive as related to abnormal tissue growth, see Cancer. There are three main categories which describe the invasiveness of surgical procedures. These are: non invasive procedures, minimally invasive… … Wikipedia
cosmos — /koz meuhs, mohs/, n., pl. cosmos, cosmoses for 2, 4. 1. the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system. 2. a complete, orderly, harmonious system. 3. order; harmony. 4. any composite plant of the genus Cosmos, of tropical… … Universalium
Astronomy — (from the Greek words astron (ἄστρον), star , and nomos (νόμος), law ) is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth s atmosphere (such as the cosmic… … Wikipedia
