medical examiner

medical examiner definition - medical

medical examiner

noun Abbr. ME
  1. A physician officially authorized by a governmental unit to ascertain causes of deaths, especially those not occurring under natural circumstances.
  2. A physician who examines employees of a particular firm or applicants for life insurance.

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