Synonyms of postmortem

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adjective

ˌpōs(t)-ˈmȯr-təm 

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as in posthumous

occurring after one's death

postmortem tests on the brain tissue of people who had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• posthumous
• delayed
• late
• belated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• antemortem

postmortem

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noun

as in autopsy

examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death

the postmortem revealed that the cause of death had been an undetected heart defect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• autopsy
• necropsy
• dissection
• postmortem examination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• biopsy
• vivisection

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Recent Examples of postmortem

Adjective

Although treatments for these disorders remain elusive, postmortem brain tissue offers a key resource for unlocking possible solutions. —Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, 21 Aug. 2019

In addition to studying postmortem tissue, imaging methods like MRIs offer alternative tools for investigating neurological conditions. —Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, 21 Aug. 2019

Noun

Williams said at the news conference that police were awaiting the results of a postmortem to assist their investigation. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025

Whether it‘s picking apart the factors that led to the chain filing for bankruptcy (and the postmortem of its endless-shrimp disaster), recruiting top talent for his C-suite, or ensuring more restaurants don’t have to close, Adamolekun has plenty of issues to bait his temper. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2025

Phrases Containing postmortem

• postmortem examination