Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the foreign words and phrases out of the four responses a, b, c and d. Post mortem:

  1. medical examination after death

  2. medical examination after birth

  3. medical examination of the children

  4. medical examination of the adults
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Post mortem literally means 'after death' in Latin, referring to medical examination conducted to determine the cause of death. It is specifically performed after death, not on living individuals of any age.

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