Forensic Pathology
Definition
The medical specialty that determines cause and manner of death through autopsy and examination of the body, injuries, and circumstances of death.
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Explained in
- The Branches of Forensic Science: A MapThe medical specialty that determines cause and manner of death through autopsy and examination of the body, injuries, and circumstances of death.