post-mortem examination
[/poʊst ˈmɔr təm ɪɡˈzæm ə neɪ ʃən/]
nounpl: post-mortem examinations
autópsia
1. A medical examination of a dead body performed by a pathologist to determine the cause of death
The post-mortem examination revealed that the patient died from a heart attack.
A autópsia revelou que o paciente morreu de um infarto do miocárdio.
2. A detailed analysis or review of something that has failed or ended
The company conducted a post-mortem examination of the failed project to identify areas for improvement.
A empresa realizou uma análise post-mortem do projeto fracassado para identificar áreas de melhoria.
In both Brazil and the USA, post-mortem examinations are often legally required when death is unexpected, suspicious, or occurs under unclear circumstances. In Brazil, these are typically ordered by a 'perito' (forensic expert) or medical examiner. The term is also widely used in business contexts to analyze project failures or corporate setbacks, reflecting its metaphorical application to non-medical situations.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →