Postmortem Examination
/ˌpoʊstˈmɔrtəm ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A medico-legal examination of a deceased person to determine cause and manner of death.
The postmortem examination revealed that the cause of death was suffocation.
Forms
- postmortem examination
- postmortem examinations
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with autopsy in legal contexts, but postmortem examination emphasizes the investigative aspect relevant to legal proceedings.
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