Pituitary gland to be retained when autopsy is performed unless decedent or ...
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 58.770
in effect58.770. Pituitary gland to be retained when autopsy is performed unless decedent or next of kin has indicated a contrary intention. — When an autopsy is performed by a coroner's physician or medical examiner under authority granted by sections 58.451 and 58.725 , the physician or medical examiner may retain the pituitary gland removed at the time of autopsy unless a contrary indication was given by the decedent or is declared by the next of kin for purposes of medical research, education and therapy.
(L. 1977 H.B. 726 § 1)
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