Necropsy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Necropsy is a noun meaning (medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
Meaning
(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To perform a necropsy on.
Example Sentences
During the necropsy, he pored carefully through the body, combing the tissues and organs for signs of an abscess or wound.
Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.
Word Forms
- necropsies
- necropsying
- necropsied
Synonyms for necropsy
Depending on context, synonyms include autopsy, postmortem, pm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autopsy, pm, postmortem, necrology, etiopathology, nosography.
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