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Discover LudwigThe phrase "postmortem examination" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It refers to an examination that is conducted after a person has died, typically to determine the cause of death. Here is an example sentence using the phrase: "After the sudden death of the patient, a postmortem examination was performed to uncover any underlying health conditions."
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A postmortem examination diagnosed a brain defect.
A postmortem examination will take place later.
As a result, no postmortem examination was ever carried out.
A postmortem examination revealed "several lesions" on the victim's oesophagus.
The postmortem examination was carried out with unprecedented speed.
A postmortem examination was carried out on 7 December.
A postmortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
A postmortem examination proved inconclusive, prompting further investigations.
A postmortem examination showed that he died of head injuries.
A postmortem examination was inconclusive and the results of toxicology tests are awaited.
A postmortem examination was carried out on Friday and Rea's family have travelled to the resort.
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