Synonyms of necropsies

necropsies

noun

plural of necropsy

as in autopsies

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

a necropsy failed to definitively establish a cause of death

Synonyms & Similar Words

• autopsies
• dissections
• postmortems
• postmortem examinations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• biopsies
• vivisections

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necropsies

Shedd said the deaths were unexpected and that necropsies, blood tests and additional examinations are underway. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Of 50 cormorants submitted to the lab for necropsies from May 2025 to April 2026, 46 were juvenile, one was an adult and the rest were in a condition too poor to determine. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

The necropsies also revealed pneumonia and infections from a broad array of pathogens. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026

Of those deaths, one was confirmed to be due to a vessel strike, six had undetermined causes of death or no necropsy — an animal autopsy — carried out and two have necropsies pending. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

On Wednesday, the canines were turned over to a forensic veterinarian, where necropsies are currently being conducted along with DNA testing, the release said. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026

The agency said necropsies were completed and the horse carcasses were buried. — Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Gwinnett County Police Department After a series of veterinary examinations and necropsies, authorities obtained 12 felony warrants and 14 misdemeanor warrants for 67-year-old Christine Abbott and 65-year-old Donna Slavin. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

The algae blooms even affected whales, with at least two found dead on beaches in Southern California, necropsies confirming high levels of toxins. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025