post mortem

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Latin post (“‘afterwards’”) + mortem from mors (“‘death’”).

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post mortem (not comparable)

Positive
post mortem

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. Occurring after death.
    The injuries were found to have been caused post mortem.

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[edit] Noun

Singular
post mortem

Plural
post mortems

post mortem (plural post mortems) (abbreviated as PM)

  1. An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy
  2. (figuratively) Any investigation after something considered unsuccessful, especially used of meetings and bridge games.

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An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy
Any investigation after something considered unsuccessful

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Latin

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post mortem inv.

  1. post mortem
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