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Autopsy

/ˈɔːtɒpsiː/

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

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📖 Definitions of "Autopsy"

noun

1
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
2
An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.
3
(rare) An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed.

verb

1
To perform an autopsy on.
2
To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure.

🔄 Synonyms of "Autopsy"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
necropsynoun	(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
postmortemnoun	Alternative form of post mortem. [After death.]
postmortem examinationnoun	an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
pmnoun	(transitive, Internet) To send a private message to (someone).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Autopsy"

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Word	Definition
necropsynoun	(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
pmnoun	Initialism of post mortem. [An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death.]
postmortemnoun	Alternative form of post mortem. [An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death.]
postmortem examinationnoun	an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
dissectionnoun	(figurative) A minute and detailed examination or analysis.
anatomynoun	The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
corpsenoun	A dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.
bodynoun	Physical frame.
post-mortemnoun	Alternative spelling of post mortem. [An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death.]
forensic	Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.
examinationnoun	(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
postnoun	A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
coronernoun	(Canada, US, medicine) A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.
post-mortem examination	—
necroscopynoun	A necropsy.
necrotomynoun	(medicine) The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.
cadavernoun	(literary, medicine) A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.
viscerotomynoun	postmortem examination of the tissues of a corpse
prosectionnoun	An anatomical dissection carried out by an experienced anatomist as a demonstration for others.
myotomynoun	(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting or making an incision in a muscle or muscular organ.