post-mortem examination
Corpse cause analysis
A post-mortem examination is a medical examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death.
The procedure involves dissecting the body and examining organs, tissues, and fluids.
Also called an autopsy or necropsy.
Informally shortened to post-mortem: The post-mortem revealed she died of natural causes.
- necropsyAnimal postmortem examination
- coronerPublic death investigator
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- internal organsBodily structures within torsos
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
cadaver · body bag · morgue · forensic anthropology · forensic pathology · chain of custody · incision · next of kin · manner of death · homicide investigation · foul play · crime scene · evidence collection · DNA analysis · tissue sampling · burial · fingerprinting · embalming
post-mortem examinationclinical examination
Doctor assessing patient directly
physical examination · health screening · wellness exam · vital signs check · medical examination
post-mortem examinationpreventive care
Health maintenance before disease
health maintenance · annual physical · well-baby visit · prenatal checkup · disease prevention
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