post mortem
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A post mortem examination found Lois died from a sudden and severe lack of oxygen to her vital organs, likely caused by breathing in her first stool, and the onset of bacterial infection.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
In the post mortem of the Great Depression: there will always be someone like economist Roger Babson who will be able to say, “I told you so.”
From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025
BBC Scotland understands a post mortem examination has yet to taken place as not enough of Mr Wright's body has been found.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
After a six-month wait for a post mortem, which did not provide any answers, they were able to have a funeral.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
It was clear that any research would be in the nature of a post mortem.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
