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A post-mortem, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death. The word post-mortem originates from Latin, meaning “after death.” In legal medicine, it refers to the systematic examination of a dead body by a qualified medical officer to ascertain the cause, manner, and time of death. What happens during a post-mortem? Dr Suzy Lishman, Consultant Histopathologist at Peterborough City Hospital, explains how histopathologists work through the different sections and organs of the ... An autopsy (also referred to as post-mortem examination, obduction, necropsy, [Note 1] or autopsia cadaverum) is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death; or the exam may be performed to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or educational purposes. The term necropsy is generally used for non-human animals. Autopsies are usually performed by a specialized medical doctor ...
