autopsy

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/ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ English

Definitions

noun

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.
(rare) An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed.

verb

To perform an autopsy on.
To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure.

Related words

Synonyms

postmortem necropsy necrotomy pm postmortem examination dissection anatomy corpse body post-mortem forensic examination post coroner post-mortem examination necroscopy

Associated

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Rhymes

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