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Which of the following is used for determining time since death by algor mois?

A
Madea's formula
B
Calorimetry formula
C
Nysten's rule
D
Henssge nomogram
High-Yield Explanation
Time since death from algor mois is from nomogram method devised by Henssge. This method is based on experimental data, which can be carried out by a simple computer program or by a nomogram. Adjustments are built in for the body weight, ambient temperature and body temperature. It provides a 95% accuracy of estimating the TSD(time since death) during the first 15 h (with an error of +-2.8 h).

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