Meaning of the word autopsy in English
What does autopsy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
autopsy
US /ˈɑː.tɑːp.si/
UK /ˈɔː.tɒp.si/
Noun
a postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.
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The medical examiner performed an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
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The family requested an autopsy to clarify the circumstances of the death.
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Verb
to perform a postmortem examination on (a body).
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The pathologist will autopsy the body tomorrow morning.
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They decided to autopsy the remains to find clues.
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