necropsy
IPA: nʌkrˈɑpsi
noun
- (medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
verb
- The act of performing a necropsy.
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Examples of "necropsy" in Sentences
- A necropsy determined the squirrel was not rabid.
- At necropsy pineal hyperplasia was found in all three.
- Dead porpoises stranded on the beach are used for necropsy.
- A necropsy revealed human body parts such as fingers and limbs.
- The tumor, liver and large intestines were removed at necropsy.
- But you know as well as me that not every client wants a necropsy.
- Modern necropsy of the emperor's body revealed that he was poisoned.
- The diagnostic method involves necropsy and tongue inspection of pigs.
- A necropsy later attributed an intestinal infection as the cause of death.
- The injected skin was removed at necropsy and tested for luciferase activity.
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