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===What is an autopsy?=== | ===What is an autopsy?=== | ||
An autopsy is a thorough medical examination of a body after death. It may be done to find out how or why a person has died, or to learn about a disease or injury. | An '''autopsy''' is a thorough medical examination of a body after death. It may be done to find out how or why a person has died, or to learn about a disease or injury. | ||
An autopsy is done by a doctor called a pathologist. This type of doctor is an expert in diagnosing diseases. | An autopsy is done by a doctor called a pathologist. This type of doctor is an expert in diagnosing diseases. | ||
The autopsy is usually carried out within 48 hours of the death. Once it is completed, the body is released to the representative of the deceased. Funeral arrangements can then go ahead. | The autopsy is usually carried out within 48 hours of the death. Once it is completed, the body is released to the representative of the deceased. Funeral arrangements can then go ahead. | ||
===When is an autopsy done?=== | ===When is an autopsy done?=== | ||
