adj
perimortem
adj
1
Happening around the time of death.
"The pathologist noted perimortem bruising on the victim's arms."
How to Use Perimortem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOccurring right around the moment someone dies — used mainly in forensic and medical contexts.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with postmortem (after death) or antemortem (before death) — perimortem sits right at the boundary, which is often hard to pin down exactly.
Easily confused with
postmortem
antemortem
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The pathologist noted _____ bruising on the victim's arms.