autopsy
IPA: ˈɔtɑpsi
noun
- A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
- An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.
- (rare) An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed.
verb
- (transitive) To perform an autopsy on.
- (transitive) To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure.
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Examples of "autopsy" in Sentences
- The doctors performed an autopsy to determine the cause of death
- The autopsy revealed that the victim had suffered from a heart attack
- The family requested an independent autopsy to confirm the findings
- The results of the autopsy showed signs of foul play
- The police used the autopsy report to help solve the mysterious case
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