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Forensic pathologist Dr. Lindsey Thomas, a medical expert for the state in the Derek Chauvin trial, explained what the autopsy ruled out as a cause of death ...
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In this informative video on forensic autopsy, we delve into the essential objectives of conducting autopsies and explore the various categories of death. Wh...
- 5 min
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- Ms Fountain
Jan 11, 2024 · An autopsy is a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause — and sometimes manner — of death. A pathologist trained to perform autopsies thoroughly examines the inside and outside of the body. The word “autopsy” comes from the Greek word “autopsia,” which means “to see for oneself.”. People sometimes call an ...
If the cause of death is unknown or if the death is sudden, suspicious, unnatural death a thorough and scientific investigation is necessary. Autopsy or postmortem examination is gold standard in this respect from ages to find the cause of death and to study diseases.
- Abhishek Das, Ranadip Chowdhury
- 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_194_16
- 2017
- Apr-Jun 2017
Sep 8, 2017 · An autopsy is a surgical procedure performed on a corpse after death (a period called, “post-mortem.”). It is typically conducted in an attempt to understand the person’s cause of death. The autopsy will be conducted by a trained physician who has specialized in pathology, as determining the cause of death will require a vast ...
Mar 10, 2019 · Abstract. This article presents a perspective on the importance of the autopsy in medical practice and science based on experiences of the authors as physician-scientists involved in autopsy practice. Our perspectives are presented on the seminal contributions of the autopsy in the areas of cardiovascular disease, including congenital heart ...
