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autopsy

Noun

∙ A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
∙ An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.
∙ An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed. rare

Verb

∙ To perform an autopsy on. transitive
∙ To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure. transitive

BABYLON ENGLISH
autopsy n.
postmortem, examination of a corpse to determine cause of death
perform a postmortem examination, perform an autopsy (often in order to determine cause of death)

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
autopsy
autopsy
\au"top*sy\ (&?;), n. [gr. &?;, fr. &?; seen by one's self; &?; self + &?; seen: cf. f. autopsie. see optic, a.]
1. personal observation or examination; seeing with one's own eyes; ocular view. by autopsy and experiment.
2. (med.) dissection of a dead body, for the purpose of ascertaining the cause, seat, or nature of a disease; a post-mortem examination. [

WORDNET 2.0
autopsy
Noun
1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
(synonym) necropsy, postmortem, PM, postmortem examination
(hypernym) examination, scrutiny
Verb
1. perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
(hypernym) examine, see
(derivation) necropsy, postmortem, PM, postmortem examination
(classification) medicine, medical specialty

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Autopsy
An autopsy—also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy, autopsia cadaverum, or obduction—is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse 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.
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WIKTIONARY - Yabla

autopsy

Noun

∙ A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
∙ An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.
∙ An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed. rare

Verb

∙ To perform an autopsy on. transitive
∙ To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure. transitive

BABYLON ENGLISH
autopsy n.
postmortem, examination of a corpse to determine cause of death
perform a postmortem examination, perform an autopsy (often in order to determine cause of death)

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
autopsy
autopsy
\au"top*sy\ (&?;), n. [gr. &?;, fr. &?; seen by one's self; &?; self + &?; seen: cf. f. autopsie. see optic, a.]
1. personal observation or examination; seeing with one's own eyes; ocular view. by autopsy and experiment.
2. (med.) dissection of a dead body, for the purpose of ascertaining the cause, seat, or nature of a disease; a post-mortem examination. [

WORDNET 2.0
autopsy
Noun
1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
(synonym) necropsy, postmortem, PM, postmortem examination
(hypernym) examination, scrutiny
Verb
1. perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
(hypernym) examine, see
(derivation) necropsy, postmortem, PM, postmortem examination
(classification) medicine, medical specialty

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Autopsy
An autopsy—also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy, autopsia cadaverum, or obduction—is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse 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.
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