Science and Medicine

Forensic pathology

Forensic pathology is a field of medicine that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. A post mortem examination is performed by a medical examiner or forensic pathologist, usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some jurisdictions. Coroners and medical examiners are also frequently asked to confirm the identity of remains.

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• ▸Allergy
• ▸Canadian identity
• ▸Embalming

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