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necropsy

UK /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/US /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/

noun 1
verb 1
forms 3

noun1

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The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
- Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss. — 1997

verb1

To perform a necropsy on.

forms

necropsied · necropsying · necropsies

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