as in autopsy
examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death
a necropsy failed to definitively establish a cause of death
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Recent Examples of necropsy
No necropsy was performed, so the cause of death remains unknown, the academy said.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
In most of the cases, no necropsy, which is like an autopsy for an animal, was performed.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
The partial necropsy for a yearling gray whale found at Bolinas was inconclusive, and results from the necropsy on the whale found Wednesday are pending, the academy said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 May 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
In most of the cases, no necropsy, which is like an autopsy for an animal, was performed.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
The partial necropsy for a yearling gray whale found at Bolinas was inconclusive, and results from the necropsy on the whale found Wednesday are pending, the academy said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necropsy
autopsy
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Craig’s oldest daughter also testified Thursday, revealing her father did not want an autopsy to be conducted on her mother.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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The outlet also reported at the time that an autopsy will not be conducted because Madsen's cardiologist signed his death certificate, and that the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department had closed its investigation into Madsen's death and listed his death as from natural causes.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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“Necropsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necropsy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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