postmortem examination

noun

1. Also called: autopsy.  necropsy. dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death

Example Sentences

The department said that specialist postmortem examinations are not always required, but where they are, this is mostly carried out in Dublin with some regional services in Cork and Galway.

From BBC

The autopsy was inconclusive, but she showed signs of dehydration, “poor diet” and possible neglect, according to the county coroner’s postmortem examination.

From Los Angeles Times

She showed signs of dehydration, “poor diet” and possible neglect, according to the county coroner’s postmortem examination.

From Los Angeles Times

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