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autopsy
[ aw-top-see, aw-tuhp- ]
noun
- inspection and dissection of a body after death, as for determination of the cause of death; postmortem examination.
- an analysis of something after it has been done or made.
verb (used with object)
- to perform an autopsy on.
autopsy
/ ɔːˈtɒp-; ˈɔːtəpsɪ /
noun
- Also callednecropsypostmortem examination dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
- an eyewitness observation
- any critical analysis
autopsy
/ ô′ŏ′sŧ /
- A medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death or to study pathologic changes.
Other 51Թ Forms
- tDZ· noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of autopsy1
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Example Sentences
Before they could escape, however, the father grabbed a knife and stabbed the mother’s throat in front of them, according to prosecution documents and autopsy reports.
Records, including autopsy reports, other videos and images from the couple’s home, could also be released.
The role of the mainstream news media is sure to be prominently featured in any political autopsy.
The cause of death is unknown; an autopsy is pending.
An autopsy found marks on Herman’s face, torso and arms that the medical examiner said indicated he had been shot at close range.
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