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
Following a complete necropsy, those at the aquarium found that Chappy's intestines were wrapped around his mesentery, contributing to his digestive issues while cutting off blood supply to much of his gastrointestinal tract.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Following the deadly attack, veterinarians at Ohio State University conducted necropsies on the two 6-year-old male dogs.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), necropsies of marine mammals provide scientists with valuable insights into the health of both the individual animal and the broader species, as well as the ocean ecosystem.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
The dolphin was then taken to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society for a necropsy.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Following the deadly attack, veterinarians at Ohio State University conducted necropsies on the two 6-year-old male dogs.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), necropsies of marine mammals provide scientists with valuable insights into the health of both the individual animal and the broader species, as well as the ocean ecosystem.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
The dolphin was then taken to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society for a necropsy.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Necropsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necropsy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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