necropsy
noun
the examination of a body after death; autopsy.
necropsies
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pluralof necropsy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Pathologists will carry out necropsies on the animals, looking for neurological disease like rabies or signs of human DNA.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
At least six animals have pending necropsies, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
According to necropsies performed on recovered whales, many of them died from collisions with ships.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024
Dr. Lyons said the necropsies from Churchill were illuminating but incomplete because they lacked medication and treatment histories of each horse.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
She told him that she had just finished the necropsies of the seven animals.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
