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necropsy
[ nek-rop-see ]
/ ˈnɛk rɒp si /
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noun, plural nec·rop·sies.
the examination of a body after death; autopsy.
verb (used with object), nec·rop·sied, nec·rop·sy·ing.
to perform a necropsy on.
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Words nearby necropsy
necrophiliac, necrophilism, necrophobia, necrophorous, necropolis, necropsy, necroscopy, necrose, necrosis, necrotic, necrotic enteritis
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How to use necropsy in a sentence
To do this, he conducts necropsies, looks at tissues under a microscope, and examines biopsies.
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British Dictionary definitions for necropsy
Word Origin for necropsy
C19: from Greek nekros dead body + opsis sight
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