necropsy

[ nek-rop-see ]

noun

, plural nec·rop·sies.

1. the examination of a body after death; autopsy.

verb (used with object)

, nec·rop·sied, nec·rop·sy·ing.

1. to perform a necropsy on.

necropsy

/ nɛˈkrɒskəpɪ; ˈnɛkrɒpsɪ /

noun

1. another name for autopsy

Word History and Origins

Origin of necropsy¹

1855–60; necr- + -opsy ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of necropsy¹

C19: from Greek nekros dead body + opsis sight

Example Sentences

Officials performed a necropsy, an autopsy for animals, and tissue samples were taken to be analysed.

From BBC

The lion weighed nearly 53 pounds and had nothing in her stomach during the attack, according to the necropsy results released from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife last week.

From Los Angeles Times

"We've managed to retrieve his remains and put him in a cooled area, in preparation for a necropsy by the veterinary institute," he told AFP news agency.

From BBC

The actor said that a necropsy performed on Oliver showed no signs of him having bitten or violently attacked anyone.

From Los Angeles Times

The dead whale was relocated to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and towed to shore there to allow for better access to equipment and to conduct a necropsy, Gomez said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• autopsy
• dissection