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necropsy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | autopsy, pm, post-mortem, post-mortem examination, postmortem, postmortem examination |
| Type of | examination, scrutiny |
Examples of necropsy
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A necropsy showed that the cat was alive as it was beheaded, court records show.
From the thenewstribune.com
Louis Zoo's veterinary pathologist will conduct a full necropsy on both animals.
From the stltoday.com
The 10-inch shark pup was found during a necropsy, surprising aquarium officials.
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His arthritis was exceptionally severe for an animal his age, a necropsy found.
From the sacbee.com
As the cat wasn't available for necropsy, this could not be ultimately confirmed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The May 5 necropsy was coordinated by Neil Williams, a veterinary pathologist.
From the courier-journal.com
It looks like a boat hit it, but they won't know for sure even after the necropsy.
From the thenewstribune.com
For a large mammal like a dolphin, the necropsy can take up to several hours.
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Officials are awaiting necropsy results to determine if that animal was shot.
From the stltoday.com
- Autopsy: an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
- An autopsyu2014also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy, or autopsia cadaverum u2014is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. It is usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist.
- An autopsy (some sources say one performed on an animal)
- A procedure in which a dead animal is cut open for observation of diseased versus healthy tissue and organs. The human equivalent is autopsy.
- The process of dissecting a dead animal to determine the cause of death. See also, posting.
- Definition: The term necropsy describes a medical examination that takes place after a bird's death. It is very similar to an autopsy. Many bird owners request that their veterinarians perform a necropsy when their birds pass away suddenly from unknown causes.
- Post-mortem examination of an animal.
- An examination of a dead body.
