fo·ren·sics
fə-ˈren(t)-sikz, -ˈren-zikz 
: the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems
especially
: scientific analysis of physical evidence (such as evidence from a crime scene)
In forensics, DNA is extracted from fluids or tissue found at a crime scene, often sperm or seminal fluid from the bodies or clothing of rape victims, or blood found at the scene of violent crime. —
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“Forensics.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/forensics. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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