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
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.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
The necropsies also revealed pneumonia and infections from a broad array of pathogens.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
According to police, necropsy results for both of the dead dogs revealed a cylindrical obstruction, resembling a corn cob, as well as a black substance consistent with bedding material.
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Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 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.
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Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
According to police, necropsy results for both of the dead dogs revealed a cylindrical obstruction, resembling a corn cob, as well as a black substance consistent with bedding material.
—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necropsy
autopsy
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Morgan died in his cell from an overdose caused by fentanyl and heroin, according to an autopsy.
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While an autopsy was conducted, his cause of death remains undetermined, pending a further investigation, sources said.
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“Necropsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necropsy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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