necropsy
Americannoun
PLURAL
necropsiesverb (used with object)
noun
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Halligan said a necropsy would get to the underlying causes of a pet’s death, a service that the Marina Veterinary Center, and a number of other veterinary hospitals, can perform at the owner’s request.
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At least six animals have pending necropsies, prosecutors said.
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Irvine police said they are working with veterinary professionals to perform necropsies to determine how the dogs died.
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The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach is performing a necropsy to determine the animal’s cause of death.
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A necropsy revealed that Zinna died of dehydration and starvation due to being confined.
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