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forensic lab equipment

Typically refers to equipment used to detect, collect, and process samples and evidence for further evaluation and analysis... Read More

forensic odontology

Branch of dentistry, which in the interest of the law, that deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and the proper evaluation, interpretation and presentation of such evidence... Read More

forensic pathologist

A physician who specializes in ... Read More

forensic pathologist

A physician who is certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) or who, prior to 2006, has completed a training program in forensic pathology that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or its international equivalent or has been officially “qualified for examination” in forensic pathology by the ABP... Read More

forensic pathology

A subspecialty of pathology charged with determining the cause and manner of death through scientific investigation and examination of a corpse... Read More

forensic pathology

Application of the principles of pathology and medicine to problems of potential legal significance; a common function is the performance of autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death... Read More

forensic sample 

A biological sample originating from and associated with a crime scene... Read More

forensic science

The application of sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and engineering to matters of law... Read More

forensic significance

Human skeletal remains or evidence related to a court of law; legally relevant... Read More

forensic toxicologist

A physician who specializes in ... Read More

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