Autopsy translates in Arabic to al-tashreeh. Could this term influence its acceptability?. (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Amad, Suhail H.; Cordner, Stephen; Al Haddidi, Mu'men; Al-Amad, Hani
• Is Part Of: Journal of forensic and legal medicine. Volume 29(2015)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Autopsy -- Arabic language; Medical jurisprudence -- Periodicals; Forensic sciences -- Periodicals; Forensic Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine légale -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2014.11.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-928X

Abstract

Abstract: It is not unusual for laypersons to object on the conduct of an autopsy of a loved one for fear of disfigurement or burial delays. In this paper, we discuss a new possible reason for objection among Arabic speaking communities related to the language. The Arabic word for autopsy is "al-tashreeh" which, when examining its other linguistic uses, might result in wrong inferences among laypersons.