medical examiner

noun

Definition of medical examiner

: a usually appointed public officer whose duties are similar to those of a coroner but who is typically required to have specific medical training (as in pathology) and is qualified to conduct medical examinations and autopsies

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Sherry shot and killed Zaporta, striking him three times in the head, according to police and the office of the chief medical examiner. Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "Hartford police officers placed on leave after deadly I-84 shooting have returned to work, lieutenant says," 22 Aug. 2019 The 66-year-old's death was ruled a suicide by hanging last week by New York's chief medical examiner. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he died by suicide, court records say," 20 Aug. 2019 Epstein, 66, killed himself, New York City's chief medical examiner ruled Friday. Prince Andrew, CBS News, "Prince Andrew says he's "appalled" by alleged Jeffrey Epstein crimes," 19 Aug. 2019 On Friday, the New York City chief medical examiner, Barbara Sampson, ruled that Epstein died as a result of suicide by hanging. Devlin Barrett, BostonGlobe.com, "AG Barr replaces leader at Bureau of Prisons following Epstein’s death," 19 Aug. 2019 On Friday, the New York City chief medical examiner, Barbara Sampson, ruled that Epstein died as a result of suicide by hanging. Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News, "After Epstein’s death, attorney general replaces leader at Bureau of Prisons," 19 Aug. 2019 The chief medical examiner ruled that the victim died from a combination of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, cyclopropyl-fentanyl and despropionyl fentanyl. Phil Davis, baltimoresun.com, "Drug dealer who called 911 after buyer fatally overdosed in home sentenced to 15 years in prison," 16 Aug. 2019 But the chief medical examiner in New York City, Dr. Barbara Sampson, ruled out foul play. Ali Watkins, New York Times, "Jeffrey Epstein Autopsy Results Show He Hanged Himself in Suicide," 16 Aug. 2019 The office of New York City's chief medical examiner, Barbara Sampson, completed an autopsy of Epstein's body Sunday. al, "Broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck raise questions," 15 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of medical examiner

1877, in the meaning defined above

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medical examiner

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English Language Learners Definition of medical examiner

US : a public official who examines the bodies of dead people to find the cause of death

medical examiner

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Medical Definition of medical examiner

1 : a usually appointed public officer with duties similar to those of a coroner but who is required to have specific medical training (as in pathology) and is qualified to conduct medical examinations and autopsies
2 : a physician employed to make medical examinations (as of applicants for military service or of claimants of workers' compensation)
3 : a physician appointed to examine and license candidates for the practice of medicine in a political jurisdiction (as a state)

medical examiner

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med·​i·​cal examiner

Legal Definition of medical examiner

: a public officer who determines the necessity of and conducts autopsies