Post Mortem Definition
postmortem
noun
Latin. After death. Generally used to refer to the examination of a corpse by the coroner to ascertain the cause of death.
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An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy.
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(figuratively, management) Any investigation after something considered unsuccessful, especially used of meetings, games and sports, software development, and projects of any kind.
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Alternative spelling of post mortem.
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Synonyms:
- postmortem
- postmortem examination
- post-mortem examination
- pm
- necropsy
- autopsy
- coroner's examination
- examination after death
- dissection
adverb
Occurring after death.
The injuries were found to have been caused post mortem.
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