O médico legista
Example: O médico legista examinou o corpo para descobrir a causa da morte.
Definition
"O médico legista" is a medical professional who specializes in examining deceased bodies to determine the cause of death, often working with legal authorities during investigations of suspicious or unnatural deaths.
Etymology
The term "o médico legista" comes from Portuguese, where "médico" means doctor and "legista" relates to legal matters. It traces back to Latin 'medicus' for doctor and 'legatus' meaning envoy or delegate, highlighting the role's connection to law and medicine. Did you know? The role combines medical expertise with legal responsibilities.
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the medical examiner