The medical examiner
Example: The medical examiner checks the body after an accident.
Definition
"The medical examiner" is a qualified physician who investigates deaths, particularly those happening under unusual or suspicious circumstances, by performing autopsies and determining the cause and manner of death.
Etymology
The term "the medical examiner" combines 'medical,' from the Latin 'medicus' meaning 'physician,' and 'examiner,' derived from the Latin 'examinare,' meaning 'to weigh or test.' This title reflects the role of a physician who examines bodies to determine causes of death.
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"The medical examiner" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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