adjective
- occurring or existing before death
Usage: medical; legal
Examples
- The antemortem injuries were clearly visible on the X-rays.
- Antemortem dental records helped identify the victim.
- The forensic team compared antemortem and postmortem photographs.
- Antemortem medical history revealed no signs of heart disease.
- The pathologist examined antemortem tissue samples.
- Antemortem statements from the witness were recorded by police.