NECROPSY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

necropsy

noun

ˈne-ˌkräp-sē

Definition of necropsy

as in autopsy

examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death a necropsy failed to definitively establish a cause of death

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Recent Examples of necropsy The necropsy indicating chronic gastrointestinal disease in two of the dead belugas certainly raises questions about their condition before transport. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Shedd said the deaths were unexpected and that necropsies, blood tests and additional examinations are underway. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Samba's body has been sent to the University of California, Davis, for a necropsy, which could provide more information about why the bites proved fatal. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 State wildlife veterinarians will perform a necropsy on the animal. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necropsy

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autopsy

Noun

An autopsy revealed that Harding had been shot four times — twice in the head and twice in the torso.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
The city Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine exactly how she was killed.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

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