postmortem examination

noun

1. dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death Also calledautopsynecropsy

Example Sentences

Smith was pronounced dead and taken to the Marin County coroner’s office for a postmortem examination, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

A postmortem examination confirmed Johnson died as a result of a neck injury.

From Seattle Times

A postmortem examination confirmed Johnson, who was 29, died as a result of a neck injury.

From Seattle Times

A number of such postmortem examinations were carried out.

From Science Daily

“They provided excellent care for P-22 and conducted a detailed postmortem examination that shed plenty of light on this cat’s condition.”

From Los Angeles Times