necropsy in English dictionary

  • necropsy

    Meanings and definitions of "necropsy"

    • The pathological dissection of a corpse; particularly to determine cause of death. Applicable to the examination of any life form.
    • The act of performing a necropsy.
    • noun
      (medicine, veterinary medicine)
      The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death. [from 19th c.]
    • verb
      The act of performing a necropsy.
    • to perform a necropsy
    • noun
      an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

    Synonyms of "necropsy" in English dictionary

    post-mortem examination, postmortem examination, examination are the top synonyms of "necropsy" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of necropsy

    • necropsy ( third-person singular simple present necropsies, present participle necropsying, simple past and past participle necropsied)
    • necropsy ( plural  necropsies)
    • necropsy (plural necropsies)
    • necropsy (third-person singular simple present necropsies, present participle necropsying, simple past and past participle necropsied)

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