There isn't a single "new" name for post-mortem. "Post-mortem" itself is still widely used and understood. However, several other terms are used interchangeably with "post-mortem," depending on the context and purpose of the examination. These include:
- Autopsy: This is perhaps the most common alternative term. It refers to a surgical procedure involving a thorough examination of a corpse.
- Necropsy: While often used to describe post-mortem examinations on animals, "necropsy" can also refer to a human autopsy.
- Obduction: This term is less common but still used in some medical and legal contexts to describe the examination of a deceased body.
- Autopsia cadaverum: This is the Latin term for autopsy.
Therefore, rather than a single "new" name replacing "post-mortem," a variety of terms are used synonymously, each potentially having slightly different connotations or being preferred in different professional settings. The selection of the most appropriate term depends on the specific context of the discussion.
