Glossary E-H

Ether

a clear, volatile liquid used as a wax solvent or to remove grease, oil, and adhesive tape stains

Eye shadow

a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid; the cosmetic colorant so applied

Eyebrow pencil

a cosmetic in pencil form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow, or creating an eyebrow where the hairs were removed

Furrow

a crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations

Fossa

a depression; a concavity

Ecchymosis

a discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues and generally accompanied by swelling

Hair patch

a grouping of hairs, affixed by suturing, utilized in hair restorations

Gauze

a light, open-mesh variety of muslin or similar material

Grecian

a nasal profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip

Gray

a neutral, achromatic color resulting from the mixture of black and white pigments; a color resulting from the mixture of complementary pigmentary hues in equal quantities

Emulsion

a permanent mixture of two or more immiscible substances which are united with the aid of a binder or emulsifier

Eminence

a prominence or projection of a bone

Elevation

a raised surface or part

Elliptical curve

a relatively long and slightly dipping curve

Glabella

a single bony prominence of the frontal bone located between the superciliary arches in the inferior part of the frontal bone above the root of the nose

Emollient

a soothing agent having the ability to soften tissues; massage cream or a cosmetic possessing this characteristic

Highlight

a surface lying at right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light; the brighter part

Glycerin

a syrupy, colorless liquid obtained from fats or oils as a by-product of the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids; used as a vehicle for some cosmetics

Eyecap

a thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic placed beneath eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of posed eyelids

Edema

abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities

Electric spatula

an electrically-heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form

Groove

an elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface

Fold

an elongated prominence adjoining a surface

First degree burn

an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin

Foramen magnum

an opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain

Face

anatomically, the region from the eyes to the bade of the chin; physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin

Frontal

anterior; the anterior view of the face or features

Humor

any liquid or semi-liquid of the body, as the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball

Exposed area

any visible surface which is to remain uncovered or unclothed

Fracture

broken bone

Extraction

drawn or pulled out

Emaciation

excessive leanness; a wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face

Form

external shape; a mold for casting; produce a certain shape; to constitute existing elements

Florid

flushed with red, when describing a complexion; not as vivid as ruddy

Filler

material used to fill a large cavity

Facial proportions

mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face

Frontal eminences

paired, rounded, unmargined prominences of the frontal bone found approximately one inch beneath the normal hairline

Horizontal

parallel to the plane of the horizon

Hemoglobin

red pigment; the protein coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles which serves to convey oxygen to the tissues forming oxyhemoglobin

Horseshoe curve

roughly u-shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve

Hunting bow

shaped as a bent wood weapon with a central belly; resembling a "cupid" bow

Eyebrows

superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches

Forehead

that part of the face above the eyes

Facial markings

the "character" lines of the face and neck; wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples

Hard palate

the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth

Frontal bone

the anterior third of the cranium, forming the forehead and the anterior portion of the roof of the skull

Excision

the area from which tissue has been removed

Frontal process of the maxilla

the ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone; the ascending process of the upper jaw

Eye socket

the bony region containing the eyeball; the orbital cavity

Foundation

the complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology

Firmness

the degree of rigidity or stability; a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax

Green

the hue resulting from the mixture of yellow and blue pigments in equal quantities; one of the three secondary pigmentary hues

Fluorescent light

the illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp; the fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube

Hypodermic injection

the injection of chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle

Hypodermic tissue building

the injection of special creams or liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour

Firm wax

the most viscous type of wax; a putty-like material used to fill large cavities or model features

External auditory meatus

the opening or passageway of the ear

Ear

the organ of hearing

Helix

the outer rim of the ear

Epidermis

the outermost layer of skin; the cuticle of scarf skin

Hairline

the outline of hair growth on the head or face; the lowest centrally located part of the hair of the cranium

Head shape

the outline of the exterior margins of the head

Embalming

the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance

Emphasis

the process of making color appear more vivid by illuminating it with a light of the same color

Hue

the property of a color by which it is distinguished from other colors

Funeral lighting

the quality and quantity of illumination used for presentation of casketed remains

Force

the quality of a color to draw attention by means of its intensity or "advancing" characteristics

Enucleation

the removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture

Geometric

the shape of the plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc.

Facial profiles

the silhouettes of the face from the side view

Height

the vertical measurement of a feature or part of a feature; the distance above the base

Frenulum

the vertical restraining fold of mucous membrane on the midline of the inside of each lip connecting the lip with the gum

Embed

to fix or fasten in place

Feather

to reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge; to "taper"

Excise

to remove as by cutting out

Fourth degree burn

total evacuation of tissue

Evert

turn outward

Eyelids

two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball

External pressure

weight applied to a surface