medical examiner

noun

: 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

Examples of medical examiner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement Now, the 13-page death investigation released this week by the medical examiner offers a fuller picture of what happened. —Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024

An autopsy determined that Aston died as a result of malnutrition and dehydration, complicated by neglect, the Birmingham Police Department said, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. —Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

One victim was identified by the Dallas County medical examiner as Patricia Portillo, 49. —Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024

Perry had been open about his past drug use but had reportedly been clean for 19 months, the medical examiner's report said. —Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 26 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

medical examiner

noun

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)

Legal Definition

medical examiner

noun

med·​i·​cal examiner

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