Definitions of necropsy [ˈnɛk rɒp si]

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Definition of 'necropsy'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) necropsy
the examination of a body after death; autopsy.

2. (v.t.) necropsy
to perform a necropsy on.

Etymology: (1855–60)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) autopsy, necropsy, postmortem, post-mortem, PM, postmortem examination, post-mortem examination
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

Definition of 'necropsy'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) necropsy
a post-mortem examination or inspection; an autopsy. See Autopsy

'necropsy' - Nearby Entries
necrophilia necrophilism necropolis necropsy necrose necrosis necrotic

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