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.