Antemortem (Adjective)
Meaning
Preceding death; "antemortem confession".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The antemortem injuries on the victim's body suggested a violent struggle before death.
- The antemortem examination revealed that the patient had been suffering from a terminal illness for several years.
- The antemortem statement of the deceased was used as evidence in the trial to prove her state of mind before the accident.
- The antemortem changes in the brain tissue indicated that the person had been experiencing severe cognitive decline in the months leading up to death.
- The antemortem wounds on the skeleton were consistent with a brutal attack, which likely contributed to the person's demise.