médecin légiste

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /med.sɛ̃ le.ʒist/ ~ /mɛd.sɛ̃ le.ʒist/

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Noun

médecin légiste m (plural médecins légistes)

1. forensic scientist, medical examiner
2. coroner

Usage notes

Used of both male and female medics: there is no separate feminine form.