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