1. an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
Usage: medical
2. an analysis or discussion of an event after it has ended

1. occurring or done after death

Examples

• The coroner ordered a postmortem to determine the exact cause of death.
• The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from natural causes.
• After the failed project, the team held a postmortem meeting to discuss what went wrong.
• The postmortem analysis showed several areas where the company could improve.
• Postmortem examination of the tissue samples provided crucial evidence.
• The coach called for a postmortem review of the team’s performance this season.
• Postmortem changes in the body can help determine the time of death.