postmortem examination
Britishnoun
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The Journal also reviewed postmortem examination reports of a dozen Palestinians who died during detention since the start of the 2023 Gaza war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
A forensic pathologist conducted a postmortem examination as part of the sheriff’s investigation into the woman’s death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
A postmortem examination identified that Frost suffered from significant cardiac disease and significant vascular disease.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
Frankfurt police said in a statement that a postmortem examination will be carried out on the teen in the coming days.
From Washington Times ● May 31, 2023
At the postmortem examination the nail was found near the bifurcation of the right bronchus, and, although colored black, was not corroded.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
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