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medical examiner
noun
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His cause and manner of death will be released by the medical examiner.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The drugs found in their systems included fentanyl, lidocaine and cocaine, according to the medical examiner’s report
One of the surviving victims who testified Wednesday, referred to solely by his first name, Alex, admitted to using recreational drugs on occasion, such as marijuana and cocaine.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The cause of death will be determined by New York City’s medical examiner.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
San Martin died by suicide, according to the medical examiner’s report.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1877, in the meaning defined above
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“Medical examiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20examiner. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Medical Definition
medical examiner
noun1
: a usually appointed public officer with duties similar to those of a coroner but who is required to have specific medical training (as in pathology) and is qualified to conduct medical examinations and autopsies
2
: a physician employed to make medical examinations (as of applicants for military service or of claimants of workers' compensation)
3
: a physician appointed to examine and license candidates for the practice of medicine in a political jurisdiction (as a state)
Legal Definition
medical examiner
noun
med·i·cal examiner
: a public officer who determines the necessity of and conducts autopsies
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