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postmortem

noun, adjective

/ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

Meaning

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.

postmortem analysis

autopsy, examination, necropsy, investigation

diagnosis, prognosis

postmortem report, conduct a postmortem, postmortem analysis

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

The lowest part of something.

As a noun: a goal or aim. As an adjective: not influenced by personal feelings; unbiased.

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.