Autopsy vs. Necropsy

Autopsynoun

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

Autopsynoun

An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.

Autopsynoun

An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed.

Autopsyverb

(transitive) To perform an autopsy on.

Autopsyverb

(transitive) To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure.

Autopsynoun

Personal observation or examination; seeing with one's own eyes; ocular view.

Autopsynoun

Dissection of a dead body, for the purpose of ascertaining the cause, seat, or nature of a disease; a post-mortem examination.

Autopsynoun

an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

Autopsyverb

perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem

Autopsy

An autopsy (post-mortem examination, obduction, necropsy, or autopsia cadaverum) is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death or to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or educational purposes. (The term is generally reserved for non-human animals).

Necropsynoun

(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.

Necropsyverb

The act of performing a necropsy.

Necropsynoun

A post-mortem examination or inspection; an autopsy. See Autopsy.

Necropsynoun

an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease