Complete Definition of "necropsy"

English

Pronunciation
Wiktionary:Pronunciation_key|IPA: / ni' kr�psi/

Hyphenation
ne·crop·sy

Noun
en-noun|necropsies

  1. The pathological dissection of a corpse; particularly to determine cause of death. Applicable to the examination of any life form.

Synonyms
autopsy
post-mortem

Verb
en-verb|necrops|i|ed

  1. The act of performing a necropsy.

Translations
French: nécropsie

Category:Death

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