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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNecropsy
/ˈnɛk.rɒp.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The examination of a dead body, especially an animal, to determine the cause of death.
"The veterinarian performed a necropsy to investigate the sudden death of the horse." - 2
A post-mortem examination conducted on animals, often for research or diagnostic purposes.
"The findings from the necropsy provided valuable insights into the disease affecting the livestock."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'necropsy' originates from the Greek word 'nekros' meaning 'dead body' and 'opsis' meaning 'view' or 'sight'. It evolved in the late 19th century as a scientific term used primarily in veterinary medicine to describe the examination of deceased animals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Necropsy" is said worldwide
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Nécropsie
Transliteration: nɛkʁɔpsi
"Le vétérinaire a effectué une nécropsie pour déterminer la cause de la mort de l'animal."
Nekropsie
Transliteration: neˈkʁɔp.zi
"Die Nekropsie ergab wichtige Informationen über die Krankheit des Tieres."
Necroscopia
Transliteration: ne.kroˈskɔ.pja
"Il veterinario ha eseguito una necroscopia per scoprire la causa della morte dell'animale."
Necropsia
Transliteration: neˈkɾopsja
"La necropsia reveló detalles importantes sobre la salud del animal."
Necropsia
Transliteration: neˈkɾɔp.zi.ɐ
"A necropsia foi realizada para entender a causa da morte do animal."
शव परीक्षण
Transliteration: shav parikshan
"वेटरनरी डॉक्टर ने जानवर की मृत्यु के कारण का पता लगाने के लिए शव परीक्षण किया।"
尸体解剖
Transliteration: shītǐ jiěpōu
"兽医进行了尸体解剖，以确定动物死亡的原因。"
부검
Transliteration: bugeom
"수의사는 동물의 죽음 원인을 알아내기 위해 부검을 실시했습니다."
死体解剖
Transliteration: shitai kaibō
"獣医は動物の死因を調べるために死体解剖を行いました。"
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