coroner
definition
an official who investigates and determines the cause of death in cases of sudden or unexplained deaths
example
The coroner concluded that the death was the result of natural causes after an extensive investigation.
synonyms
medical examinerpathologistforensic investigator
word origin — The word 'coroner' originates from the Latin 'corona' meaning 'crown', referring to the royal official who was responsible for investigating deaths on behalf of the crown.