Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necropsy
noun
/ˈnɛkrɒpsi/
Definition
A necropsy is the examination of a body after death, particularly to determine the cause of death or the nature of any disease.
Examples
- The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the dog to understand the illness that caused its death.
- After the necropsy, the researchers published their findings on the health of the wildlife population.
- The farmer requested a necropsy on the cattle to identify the source of the sudden deaths.
Meaning
It is similar to an autopsy, which is performed on humans, but a necropsy specifically refers to examinations done on animals.
Synonyms
- Postmortem
- Autopsy (for humans)
- Dissection
