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POSTMORTEM

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Postmortem.

Postmortem - as an adjective

Occurring or done after death

Example: "Postmortem changes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
postmortal
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
antemortem

Postmortem - as a noun

Discussion of an event after it has occurred

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
post-mortem

An examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
autopsynecropsypmpost-mortempost-mortem examinationpostmortem examination

Postmortem - as an adjective satellite

After death or after an event

Example: "A postmortem examination to determine the cause of death"

Example Sentences

"The medical examiner performed a postmortem on the deceased to determine the cause of death."
"The detective requested a postmortem report to aid in the investigation."
"The family opted for a private postmortem to gain more information about their loved one's passing."
"The pathologist conducted a thorough postmortem examination of the body."
"The coroner's office conducted a postmortem analysis on the deceased's organs."
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Word Game Points

Is POSTMORTEM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, postmortem is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSTMORTEM has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is POSTMORTEM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, postmortem is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSTMORTEM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is POSTMORTEM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, postmortem is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSTMORTEM has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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