Autopsy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012909",
  "term": "Autopsy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A postmortem medical examination of a body to determine the cause of death, assess the extent of disease, or evaluate the effects of medical treatment. This procedure involves a detailed external and internal examination of the deceased, often including microscopic analysis of tissues and toxicological studies. Autopsies are performed for medical, legal, or educational purposes.",
  "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 728 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autopsy/"
}