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postmortem

[pohst-mawr-tuhm] / poʊstˈmɔr təm /
ADJECTIVE
following death
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NOUN
analysis after death
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But Russian officials said postmortem tests had not detected the disease.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

By bringing these systems together, the scientists were able to recreate events that occur before the severe vascular abnormalities seen in postmortem human brain tissue.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

A forensic postmortem exam with routine toxicology testing is expected to be completed early next week, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Police Scotland said Watson's death was being treated as suspicious and a postmortem examination would take place.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

They arranged for an autopsy at Francklyn Cottage, sending for an expert in postmortem examinations.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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