forensic

BrE /ˈfɒrənsɪk/ AmE /ˈfɔːrənˌsɪk/

adjective en → es

1 LEGAL/EVIDENCE [attributive adjective] B2

relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques in the detection of crime or the investigation of legal cases

forense, científico en criminología

  • forensic evidence

Collocations forensic science · forensic investigation

  • The forensic evidence was crucial in solving the case.

    La evidencia forense fue crucial para resolver el caso.

2 MEDICAL [attributive adjective] C1

relating to medical examinations of bodies after death, especially for legal reasons

forense (en medicina legal)

  • forensic examination

Collocations forensic pathology · forensic autopsy

  • The forensic pathologist conducted a thorough examination.

    El patólogo forense realizó una exhaustiva examinación.