post-mortem examination

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Doncaster Coroner's Court heard earlier that a post-mortem examination showed "features in keeping with drowning", but the coroner stressed this conclusion was preliminary and subject to further investigations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Denmark's environment agency intends to conduct a post-mortem examination on Thursday.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Police Scotland said a post-mortem examination would be carried out in due course.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A post-mortem examination is expected to begin on Wednesday, amid calls to promptly identify the bodies and investigate the circumstances of the deaths.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A post-mortem examination revealed a complete wasting away of the bone marrow.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson