post mortem
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She said a post mortem examination took place on Saturday but the result had been withheld for investigation reasons.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
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
The court heard that following his death pathologists carried out a post mortem and found he had a coronary artery condition.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
Greta Otteson and Arno Quinton were found dead in the villa they lived in on Boxing Day 2024, with post mortem examinations revealing they died from acute methanol poisoning.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
It was clear that any research would be in the nature of a post mortem.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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