forensic autopsy
[fə-ˈren-sik ˈȯ-ˌtäp-sē]
nounfemininepl: forensic autopsies / autópsias forenses
autópsia forense
1. A post-mortem examination of a deceased person's body performed by a medical examiner or coroner to determine the cause of death, particularly in cases involving criminal investigation or suspicious circumstances
The forensic autopsy revealed that the victim died from blunt force trauma to the head.
A autópsia forense revelou que a vítima morreu por trauma contuso na cabeça.
2. A detailed medical and legal investigation of a corpse including toxicology, pathology, and evidence collection for use in criminal proceedings
The forensic autopsy took eight hours and involved multiple specialists examining different body systems.
A autópsia forense levou oito horas e envolveu múltiplos especialistas examinando diferentes sistemas do corpo.
In Brazil, forensic autopsies are performed by the Instituto Médico Legal (IML) and are crucial in the criminal justice system. The procedure is governed by specific laws and protocols, particularly in homicide cases. In the USA, they are conducted by county or state medical examiners and are essential for criminal investigations and public health surveillance.
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