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Definition: Meaning of, post-mortem in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəʊs(t)ˈmɔːtəm /

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  1. also postmortem examination an examination of a dead body to discover why the person died [=  autopsy]
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  2. especially British English an examination of a plan or event that failed, done to discover why it failed
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post-mortem used in phrases

  • post-mortem examination (noun)
    1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
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