Autopsy Report
/ˈɔː.tɒp.si rɪˌpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written document detailing the findings of a post-mortem examination, often used as evidence in legal investigations.
The autopsy report confirmed the cause of death as homicide.
Forms
- autopsy report
- autopsy reports
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Commentary
Autopsy reports are critical in legal proceedings to establish cause and manner of death, often informing criminal investigations and civil cases involving wrongful death.
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