post-mortem examination

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An inquest held in November 2024 could not establish a cause of death, despite a post-mortem examination, an examination of the scene and a review of the child's and family's medical history.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

His recommendations, he said, included advising the request of a forensic post-mortem examination and proactive investigative lines in an effort to locate Katie's missing mobile phone.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A post-mortem examination confirmed they had both drowned.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

A post-mortem examination will take place on Sunday.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson