法医学
Meanings
1
forensic medicine; forensic pathology
The branch of medicine that applies medical knowledge to legal issues, especially determining cause of death.
He testified in court as an expert in forensic medicine.
2
medical jurisprudence; legal medicine
The legal and ethical aspects of medicine, such as medical law and physician duties. Often overlaps with sense 1 in practice.
In medical jurisprudence lectures, we also study the legal responsibilities of physicians.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が法医学を専攻するfor someone to major in / specialize in forensic medicine
She is majoring in forensic medicine at university.
- 法医学の知識knowledge of forensic medicine
The detective solved the case by applying his knowledge of forensic medicine.