FORENSIC THANATOLOGY: PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES, AND APPLICATIONS
Abstract
Abstract
Forensic thanatology is a specialized branch of forensic medicine that focuses
on the study of death and the processes associated with dying from a medico-legal
perspective. This includes determining the cause, manner, and time of death, evaluating
postmortem changes, and differentiating between antemortem and postmortem
injuries. This paper provides an overview of the scope, scientific basis, and practical
applications of forensic thanatology in modern medico-legal investigations
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