El médico forense
Example: El médico forense examina el cuerpo para encontrar la causa de muerte.
Definition
"El médico forense" refers to a medical professional who specializes in examining bodies to determine the cause of death, often working in legal or criminal investigations. This expert applies medical knowledge to assist in solving crimes or understanding unexplained deaths.
Etymology
The term "el médico forense" combines the Spanish word "médico," meaning doctor or physician, with "forense," derived from the Latin "forensis," meaning 'of the forum' or 'public.' Historically, it relates to public legal matters where medical expertise was required to provide evidence.
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"El médico forense" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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