Complete Definition of "post mortem"

English

Alternative spellings
postmortem
post-mortem

Etymology
L. post, afterwards + mortem from mors, death

Adjective
post mortem

  1. occurring after death

#:The injuries were found to have been caused post-mortem.

Translations
Finnish: kuolemanjälkeinen

Noun
en-noun|sg=post mortem (abbreviated as PM)

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

Translations
trans-top|An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy
Finnish: ruumiinavaus, kuolinsyyn selvitys
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|Any investigation after something considered unsucessful
Finnish: jälkiselvittely, jälkipuinti
trans-mid
trans-bottom

See also
drains up.

Category:Death

de:post mortem

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