as in dissection
examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death
the autopsy revealed an advanced stage of cancer
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Recent Examples of autopsy
An autopsy was conducted and the death was determined to be accidental, the station reported, adding that deputies believe alcohol played a role.
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
An autopsy later found that Charles died of blunt trauma of his head, torso and extremities, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
In contrast, the autopsy on Brad Sigmon, the first man killed by firing squad in the Palmetto State, showed three distinct bullet wounds and his heart was obliterated, Arden said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Most of the injuries observed at the autopsy were inconsistent with information provided by Nichols.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
An autopsy later found that Charles died of blunt trauma of his head, torso and extremities, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
In contrast, the autopsy on Brad Sigmon, the first man killed by firing squad in the Palmetto State, showed three distinct bullet wounds and his heart was obliterated, Arden said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Most of the injuries observed at the autopsy were inconsistent with information provided by Nichols.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autopsy
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Historically, animal dissection laid the groundwork for early medicine, and breakthroughs from animal research have helped lead to polio vaccines, the preventative HIV medication PrEP, and treatments for Parkinson’s disease.—
Rachel Fobar,
Vox,
14 May 2025
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He was diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare condition in which a tear forms in a coronary artery and causes blockage.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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He’s arrived at LaBeouf’s house, and is recording a sort of postmortem interview.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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But in postmortems of the campaign, Democrats have criticized the campaign operation for playing it too safe and not utilizing Walz in the best ways.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
23 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: While the cause of death for at least four remains undetermined as necropsies continue, scientists say climate change is creating disruptions to migration and feeding patterns that have led to massive population declines among gray whales.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
1 May 2025
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Experts will perform a necropsy to determine how the mammal died.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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“Autopsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autopsy. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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