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What is the Medical term meaning postmortem exam of a body?
Autopsy
What are the names of the two main autopsy techniques used today?
One type of autopsy is a forensic autopsy (or post-mortem examination), which is typically conducted by a medical examiner or a coroner. It is for investigations purposes. The other type is a medical/clinical autopsy, conducted by medical professionals for determining a cause of death or other medical matters.
What is the legal term that a medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death?
The legal term for a medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death is "autopsy." An autopsy is typically performed by a forensic pathologist and can provide critical information for legal investigations, public health, and family inquiries about the circumstances surrounding a person's death.
What term do you use for animal autopsy?
It is called a Necropsy.
What is the medical term meaning red spots seen on autopsy?
Red spots found on a body during an autopsy are known as petechiae, or tardieu spots. They are usually spots of ecchymosis found under the pleura after death caused by suffocation.
Who performs the Autopsy?
pathologist A medical examiner who does an autopsy is a doctor, usually a pathologist. Clinical autopsies are always done by a pathologist.
An autopsy is a A medical examination of living tissue B medical examination of a corpse?
B-medical examination of a corpse
Standard length of time for autopsy report by medical examiner?
The standard length of time for an autopsy report by a medical examiner typically ranges from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the complexity of the case and the workload of the medical examiner's office. Family members or requesting parties may inquire about the status of the report with the medical examiner's office for updates.
Is an autopsy performed for a suicide?
It would be up to the coroner or medical examiner to make that determination. I've seen cases where there was an autopsy, and I've also seen cases where the body is viewed but not autopsied by the medical examiner.
The medical dissection of a dead body for the purpose of determining the cause of death?
Autopsy.
What kind of education do you need to perform an autopsy?
Medicine, MD - medical examiners are physicians.
Is an autopsy required for every death?
No, an autopsy is not required for every death. Autopsies are typically performed in cases of suspicious, unexplained, or unnatural deaths, as well as in certain medical or legal circumstances. The decision to conduct an autopsy often depends on local laws, the circumstances surrounding the death, and the wishes of the deceased's family. In many cases, deaths due to natural causes, where the medical history is clear, may not necessitate an autopsy.
