necropsy
rɒp noun
1.
the examination of a body after death; autopsy.
verb (used with object)
2.
to perform a necropsy on.
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necropsy or necroscopy (ˈnɛkrɒpsɪ, nɛˈkrɒskəpɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -sies, -pies | |
| another name for autopsy | |
| [C19: from Greek nekros dead body + opsis sight] | |
| necroscopy or necroscopy | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from Greek nekros dead body + opsis sight] | |
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necropsy nec·rop·sy (něk'rŏp'sē, -rəp-)
n.
See autopsy.
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