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autopsy

noun as in examination of dead body

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The autopsy report, obtained by Us Weekly, was carried out three hours after Quintanilla’s death.

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Scientists have analysed 10,000 marine animal autopsies to understand how plastic ingestion leads to death.

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Fedrick’s autopsy found he died from a gunshot that ripped through his liver, kidney and aorta.

Eleven people died on the night of the blaze, most from smoke inhalation, according to autopsy results.

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Following the autopsy, the investigation will be referred back to the deputy public prosecutor's office, Marsus added.

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