Synonyms of autopsies

autopsies

noun

plural of autopsy

as in dissections

examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death

the autopsy revealed an advanced stage of cancer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissections
• necropsies
• postmortem examinations
• postmortems

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• biopsies
• vivisections

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of autopsies

Per multiple reports, preliminary autopsies showed that the lions, named Mugi, Ichigo, and Ruena, had suffered from systemic dehydration and multiple organ failure before dying. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

Adele Collins, John’s wife and Samantha’s mother, identified their bodies, according to The Independent, and autopsies were performed on July 29. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

The identities of the family members were confirmed two days later after autopsies. — Matt Foster, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

The Canyon County Coroner’s Office will release the identities once autopsies are complete and family has been notified. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026

Standard autopsies can take two hours or longer in complicated cases or traumatic deaths, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026

For some reason, that hit me harder than police reports or autopsies. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Authorities said the investigation remains active and additional information is expected following the completion of the victims' autopsies. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026