Synonyms of necropsy

necropsy

noun

ˈne-ˌkräp-sē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• autopsy
• postmortem
• dissection
• postmortem examination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• biopsy
• vivisection

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necropsy

The necropsy indicating chronic gastrointestinal disease in two of the dead belugas certainly raises questions about their condition before transport. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

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

Samba's body has been sent to the University of California, Davis, for a necropsy, which could provide more information about why the bites proved fatal. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

State wildlife veterinarians will perform a necropsy on the animal. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026