Forensic Science

noun a slender jointed part of the hand that extends from the palm and is used for grasping and holding objects

verb to touch or point to something with one's finger

• She gently placed her finger on the book's page to keep her place.
• I accidentally burned my finger while cooking dinner.
• He's always snapping his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
• Pointing fingers at others won't solve the problem.

noun an examination or autopsy of a dead body to determine the cause of death

• The veterinarian performed a necropsy to determine the cause of death in the animal.
• The vet did a necropsy to figure out why the pet died.
• The doc did a necropsy to see what happened to the poor critter.
• Sometimes we need to do a necropsy on failed projects to understand where things went wrong.

noun a person who brings forward or introduces something

• The adducer of evidence presented a compelling argument in court.
• The adducer of the new policy changes explained them in detail to the team.
• The adducer of the gossip spread the juicy news around the office.
• She was the adducer of positive energy, always lifting the spirits of those around her.