Pallor mortis
First stage of death / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pallor mortis (from Latin pallor 'paleness', and mortis 'of death') is the first stage of death that occurs in those with light/white skin.[1] An opto-electronical colour measurement device is used to measure pallor mortis on bodies.[2]
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