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internal anal sphincter

The involuntary inner sphincter of the anal canal, formed by smooth muscle of the rectum and innervated with parasympathetic nerve fibers that cause the sphincter to open in response to distension of the rectum by gas or feces... Read More

internal benchmark

Goals derived from similar processes or services within an organization... Read More

internal cervical os

Refers to the area where the cervical canal opens to the uterus... Read More

internal document

Document generated within the laboratory that regulates or facilitates practices within the laboratory; may include laboratory manuals, forms, records, technical notes, and field notes... Read More

internal validation 

Accumulation of test data within the laboratory to demonstrate that established methods and procedures perform as expected in the laboratory... Read More

International Association for Identification (IAI)

A professional organization representing "a diverse, knowledgeable and experienced membership that are assembled to educate, share, critique and publish methods, techniques and research in the physical forensic science disciplines"... Read More

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

A professional worldwide law enforcement organization dedicated to "advancing the law enforcement profession through advocacy, outreach, education and programs"... Read More

International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME)

National professional association consisting of medicolegal death investigation systems to establish a cooperative spirit to achieve uniform practices in the field of medicolegal death investigation... Read More

International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)

A nonprofit, international, professional organization dedicated to providing " leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science"... Read More

International Organization of Standardization (ISO)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a network of national standards institutes from 145 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments, industry, business, and consumer representatives... Read More

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