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Def: an internal examination of a dead body to determine and confirm the cause of death
Example: Dr. Tim Jones performed an autopsy on Mr. Smith's body and in his autopsy report he concluded that Mr. Smith had suffered a heart attack and this caused Mr. Smith's death.
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forensic autopsy
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autopsy report
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perform an autopsy on a dead body
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