Postmortem
Postmortem
Postmortem (pronounced: pohst-mor-tem, from Latin post, "after" and mors, "death") is a term used in medicine to refer to the examination of a body after death, also known as an autopsy. The purpose of a postmortem is to determine the cause and manner of death, and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.
Etymology
The term "postmortem" is derived from the Latin words post, meaning "after", and mors, meaning "death". It is used to describe any examination or analysis that takes place after death.
Related Terms
- Autopsy: A detailed examination of a body after death, usually performed by a pathologist. It can include a thorough examination of the body, both externally and internally, as well as microscopic examination of tissues and organs, and tests on the body fluids.
- Forensic Pathology: A branch of pathology that deals with the investigation of deaths where there are legal implications, such as suspected homicide or suicide. Forensic pathologists perform autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.
- Mortuary Science: The study and practice of embalming and other aspects of funeral service. It includes the management of a funeral home, the preparation and presentation of the deceased, and the legal and business aspects of funeral service.
- Pathology: The study of disease. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies) to study and diagnose disease.
- Histopathology: The microscopic examination of tissues in order to study the manifestations of disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Postmortem
- Wikipedia's article - Postmortem
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