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
- The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the deceased cat to determine the cause of death
- The necropsy revealed that the horse had a severe internal injury
- The necropsy results confirmed that the fish had died from a bacterial infection
- The zookeeper conducted a necropsy on the giraffe to investigate its sudden death
- The necropsy report provided valuable insights into the health of the wildlife population in the area
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