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    post-mortem
    /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈmɔːtəm/

    noun

    adjective

    • 1. relating to a post-mortem: "a post-mortem report"
    • 2. occurring or performed after death: "post-mortem changes in his body"

    adverb

    • 1. after death: "assessment of morphology in nerves taken post-mortem"

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  2. www.nhs.uk › conditions › post-mortemPost-mortem - NHS

    A post-mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death. Post-mortems are carried out by pathologists (doctors who specialise in understanding the nature and causes of disease).

  3. www.rcpath.org › discover-pathology › what-isWhat happens during a post mortem - RCPath

    What happens during a post mortem? Pathologists perform post-mortem examinations to standards set by the Royal College of Pathologists. These standards include carrying out the post mortem in a respectful manner and with regard for the feelings of the bereaved relatives.

  4. lhmc-hosp.gov.in › WriteReadData › l892sINFORMATION ABOUT POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION OR AUTOPSY

    A post mortem examination is a medical examination carried out on the body after death. It is also called an autopsy (which means ‘to see for oneself’). What are the circumstances that require an autopsy?

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AutopsyAutopsy - Wikipedia

    An autopsy (also referred to as post-mortem examination, obduction, necropsy, or autopsia cadaverum) is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death; or the exam may be performed to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or ...

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diagnosticsAutopsy: Definition, Purpose, Procedure, Results & Types

    Jan 11, 2024 · People sometimes call an autopsy a post-mortem, especially in the U.K. “Post-” means “after,” and “mortem” means “death.” When is an autopsy performed? There are two main types of autopsies based on the reason for them: forensic autopsies and clinical autopsies.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › postmortemPostmortem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : autopsy sense 1. 2. : an analysis or discussion of an event after it is over. Synonyms. Adjective. posthumous. Noun. autopsy. necropsy. postmortem examination. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of postmortem in a Sentence.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › post-mortemPOST-MORTEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    POST-MORTEM definition: 1. a medical examination of a dead person's body in order to find out the cause of death: 2. a…. Learn more.