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post-mortem interval

post-mortem interval is the alternative form of postmortem interval.

Meaning of postmortem interval

Noun

postmortem interval (plural postmortem intervals)

  1. (forensic biology, forensic science) The amount of time that has elapsed since the death of a person.
    Synonyms:
    PMI

Forms of post-mortem interval

pluralpost-mortem intervals

Questions about post-mortem interval

What is post-mortem interval the alternative form of?
Post-mortem interval is the alternative form of postmortem interval.

Words near post-mortem interval in the dictionary

  1. post-millennials
  2. post-moderation
  3. post-modern
  4. post-monarchic
  5. post-mortem
  6. post-mortem interval
  7. post-mortem intervals
  8. post-mortems
  9. post-Muslim
  10. post-Muslims
  11. post-nasal drip

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