Antemortem

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000653",
  "term": "Antemortem",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to the period before death. In toxicology and forensic chemistry, it describes events, conditions, or the collection of biological samples that occurred while the subject was alive, such as analyzing blood for toxins taken from a living individual. This contrasts with postmortem analysis, which examines samples collected after death to determine the cause or contributing factors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "postmortem"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 724 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antemortem/"
}