Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

autopsy

noun

/ˈɔː.tɒp.si/

Definition

A careful examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.

Examples

After the autopsy was completed, the doctors released the findings to the family.
The police ordered an autopsy to clarify the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death.
Many autopsies reveal information that can help advance medical science.

Meaning

The practice of dissecting a deceased body, often conducted by a pathologist, to uncover any diseases or injuries that may have contributed to the individual’s death.