antemortem

English

Etymology

ante- +‎ mortem. From Latin ante mortem, "before death."

Adjective

antemortem (not comparable)

  1. Having been inflicted or having occurred before death.
    Although the antemortem injuries are severe, they are not the cause of death.
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