necropsy
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necropsy
- /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ UK
- /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ UK
- /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ US
Where it comes from
From necro- + -opsy.
noun necropsies
-
The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.
Similar: autopsy, post-mortem
verb necropsies · necropsying · necropsied
- To perform a necropsy on.
Translations
Talk about this word "necropsy." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/necropsy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. necropsy. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/necropsy "necropsy." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/necropsy.Cite this
@misc{necropsy_2026,
title = {necropsy},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/necropsy},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
