Forensic Pathology
/ˌfɒr.ənˈzɪk pəˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/
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- (n.) The medical examination of a body to determine cause and manner of death for legal purposes.
The forensic pathology report was crucial evidence in the homicide trial.
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Commentary
Forensic pathology combines medical knowledge with legal inquiry; reports must be clear and precise to withstand courtroom scrutiny.
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