post-mortem examination
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A formal term for a post-mortem.
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- A post-mortem examination was ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
- The pathologist will conduct a post-mortem examination early tomorrow morning.
- The initial post-mortem examination revealed that the victim had died of natural causes.
- In cases of suspicious death, a detailed post-mortem examination is always required.
- Results from the post-mortem examination are expected to be released later this week.
- Police are awaiting the findings of the post-mortem examination before proceeding.
- It took the medical team several hours to complete the thorough post-mortem examination.
- No evidence of foul play was discovered during the post-mortem examination.
- The family has requested a private post-mortem examination to be carried out.
- Medical students are often required to observe a post-mortem examination as part of their studies.