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

Sanz said Saturday that authorities had completed autopsies and DNA samples were collected to identify them. — Sergio Rodrigo, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Friday that the results of their autopsies remain pending further studies. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

The autopsies later proved, though, that a head injury did not play a factor in Mays’ death. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Neither man’s identity was publicly released as of Friday afternoon, though autopsies confirmed that both victims died of multiple gunshot wounds in deaths ruled as homicides, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

The county also paid nearly $10,000 total for the four autopsies plus toxicology results for each victim, records showed. — Kevin Fixler june 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

The office will also charge more for copies of autopsies, toxicology and coroner’s reports. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

The mother and son were taken to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsies. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 23 June 2026

The tribe had to pay for tow trucks to remove them—as well as for medical care for any smugglers and migrants who were injured in the area, and for autopsies for those who were found dead. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026