necropsy
nec·rop·sy
necropsy · necropsies
Nekropsie
The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of deathThe pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
UK/ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/US/ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/
Meaning
1 sensesThe pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
Nekropsie
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
pathological dissection of a corpse:
Origin
From necro- + -opsy.From necro- + -opsy.
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Forms
plural: necropsies| Singular | necropsy |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsSee also
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