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forensic biology
Medical; Forensic
Forensic biology is the application of biology to law enforcement. It includes the subdisciplines of forensic anthropology, forensic botany, forensic entomology, forensic odontology and various DNA ...
forensic serology
Medical; Forensic
Forensic serology is the detection, classification and study of various bodily fluids such as blood, semen, fecal matter and perspiration, and their relationship to a crime scene. A forensic ...
forensic pathology
Medical; Forensic
Forensic pathology is a branch of pathology concerned with determining the cause of death by examination of a corpse. The autopsy is performed by a coroner or medical examiner usually during the ...
forensic pathologist
Medical; Forensic
Is a medical doctor who has completed training in anatomical pathology and who has subsequently sub-specialized in forensic pathology. The requirements for becoming a "fully qualified" forensic ...
forensic physicians
Medical; Forensic
Forensic physicians, sometimes referred to as 'forensic medical examiners' or 'police surgeons', are medical doctors trained in the examination of, and provision of medical treatment to, living ...
mortuary technician
Medical; Forensic
A mortuary technician is the person who helps the forensic pathologist during the autopsy. The main tasks of a mortuary technician are handling, moving, and cleaning the corpse. They are also known ...
