Medical Examiner (Noun)
Meaning
A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The medical examiner was called to the scene to determine the cause of the sudden and unexpected death of the young athlete.
- After reviewing the evidence, the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide due to blunt force trauma.
- The medical examiner's office was responsible for investigating all deaths that occurred in the county, including those that occurred in hospitals and nursing homes.
- The family requested that the medical examiner perform an autopsy to determine the cause of their loved one's death.
- The medical examiner's testimony was crucial in the trial, as it provided evidence of the defendant's guilt in the murder case.