postmortem examination
Britishnoun
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The department said that specialist postmortem examinations are not always required, but where they are, this is mostly carried out in Dublin with some regional services in Cork and Galway.
From BBC
The autopsy was inconclusive, but she showed signs of dehydration, “poor diet” and possible neglect, according to the county coroner’s postmortem examination.
From Los Angeles Times
She showed signs of dehydration, “poor diet” and possible neglect, according to the county coroner’s postmortem examination.
From Los Angeles Times
Smith was pronounced dead and taken to the Marin County coroner’s office for a postmortem examination, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
A postmortem examination confirmed Johnson died as a result of a neck injury.
From Seattle Times
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