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postmortem

‘after death’, a term applied to the medical examination of a corpse with a view to determining the cause of death. Also known as an autopsy. See CORONER.
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According to Dr Krishna, the JDU MLA had stopped Dr Pawan Kumar, who was on-duty, from conducting the postmortem and sent him away.
The postmortem was conducted at Port Victoria Subcounty Referral Hospital by Dr Steve Angira.
The family commissioned their own experts who all said they thought the postmortem conclusion was wrong.
They said a brief postmortem of Loni's body was conducted in the presence of 10 health experts, including doctors from Loralai, who were recommended by the heirs of the victim.
Postmortem glycolysis is one of the most important factors determining the quality of meat.
Postmortem interval (PMI) determination is essential in criminal cases.
The Minister Health, on the occasion, approved a number of recommendations for further activating the postmortem department of KMC.
Of these, 40% required a full postmortem examination to assist in determining the cause of death.
This guide explains how to scientifically calculate the estimated time since death postmortem in forensic casework.
The CBI on Tuesday formed a team doctors to study the postmortem report of the two minor girls who were allegedly raped and hanged to death at Katra Sadatganj village in Badaun district on May 27.
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