Embalm definition
Embalm means the injection of fluid or agent of sufficient strength and quantity to accomplish a thorough disinfection and preservation of a dead human body, the fluid or agent being injected arterially in addition to cavity injection.
Embalm or "embalming" means the disinfection and temporary
Embalm. OR "embalming" means the disinfection or AND TEMPORARY preservation of dead human bodies by injection or external application of antiseptics, disinfectants, or preservative fluids CHEMICALLY TREATING THE BODY TO REDUCE THE PRESENCE AND GROWTH OF ORGANISMS, TO RETARD ORGANIC DECOMPOSITION, OR TO ATTEMPT RESTORATION OF THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.
More Definitions of Embalm
Embalm or "embalming" means the disinfection and temporary preservation of dead human bodies HUMAN REMAINS by chemically treating the body to reduce the presence and growth of organisms, to retard organic decomposition, or to attempt restoration of the physical appearance.
Embalm means to preserve and disinfect all or part of a dead human body by any means other than by refrigeration, but does not include religious rites relating to the washing of a body; (“embaumer”)
Embalm means to protect a body from unwanted deterioration processes in accordance with its use until its final disposition.