English Explanatory Dictionary

necropsy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
verb
  1. To perform a necropsy on.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-necropsy.wav

Word forms

necropsy necropsies necropsying necropsied

Etymology

From necro- + -opsy.

Synonyms

autopsy post-mortem
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