forensic pathologist
der Rechtsmediziner, die Rechtsmediziner
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forensic pathologist
A doctor who specializes in forensic medicine and examines, for example, causes of death, injuries, or traces on human bodies.
Der Rechtsmediziner untersuchte die Leiche, um die Todesursache festzustellen.
The forensic pathologist examined the body to determine the cause of death.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rechtsmediziner |
| genitive | des Rechtsmediziners |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Rechtsmediziner | die Rechtsmediziner |
| accusative | den Rechtsmediziner | die Rechtsmediziner |
| dative | dem Rechtsmediziner | den Rechtsmedizinern |
| genitive | des Rechtsmediziners | der Rechtsmediziner |
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'Rechtsmediziner' (forensic pathologist) is made up of 'Rechtsmedizin' (forensic medicine) and the ending '-er'. The ending refers to a person who works in this field; 'Rechtsmedizin' combines medical examinations with legal issues.
Der Rechtsmediziner erklärte der Polizei seine Untersuchungsergebnisse.
The forensic pathologist explained the results of his examination to the police.
'Rechtsmediziner' (forensic pathologist) is mainly used in the context of the police, courts, investigations, and medical examinations. The word often appears in the news and in technical texts.
Im Gerichtsverfahren sagte der Rechtsmediziner als Sachverständiger aus.
The forensic pathologist testified as an expert witness in the court proceedings.
'Rechtsmediziner' (forensic pathologist) is often used with activities such as 'die Todesursache feststellen' (to determine the cause of death), 'Verletzungen untersuchen' (to examine injuries), and 'eine Obduktion durchführen' (to perform an autopsy). The phrase 'einen Rechtsmediziner hinzuziehen' (to call in a forensic pathologist) is also common.
Die Ermittler zogen einen Rechtsmediziner hinzu, um die Verletzungen genau zu untersuchen.
The investigators called in a forensic pathologist to examine the injuries in detail.
