necropsy
UK /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ US /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/
noun 1verb 1
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3ADJ.
morbid
PREP.
during, in
ADV.
carefully
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noun
1
The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.
During the necropsy, he pored carefully through the body, combing the tissues and organs for signs of an abscess or wound.
verb
1
To perform a necropsy on.
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Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.
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During the necropsy, he pored carefully through the body, combing the tissues and organs for signs of an abscess or wound.
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