necropsy

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/nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ English

Definitions

noun

The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.

verb

The act of performing a necropsy.

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Synonyms

autopsy post-mortem pm postmortem postmortem examination necrology post mortem mortuary science etiopathology forensic medicine nosography clinicopathology pathologist pathology histopathology physical examination

Associated

intestine lesions diagnosis liver worms veterinary infection findings examination fluid tissue determine

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