necropsy

UK
/nɛˈkrɒpsi/
US
/nɛˈkrɑpsi/

Translations

necropsyadjective
UK
/nɪˈkrɒpsi/
US
/ˈnɛkrɑːpsi/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "necropsy findings".
nécropsiqueTerme technique employé en médecine vétérinaire ou en anatomopathologie.
Necropsy findings revealed extensive lung damage.
Les constatations nécropsiques ont révélé d’importants dommages aux poumons.
necropsynoun
necropsies
pl
UK
/nɛˈkrɒpsi/
US
/nɛˈkrɑpsi/
nécropsieTerme technique, surtout en médecine vétérinaire.
The veterinarian conducted a necropsy on the deceased horse to determine the cause of its sudden illness.
Le vétérinaire a pratiqué une nécropsie sur le cheval mort pour déterminer la cause de sa maladie soudaine.
autopsieS’emploie surtout pour un examen post-mortem humain, et plus largement pour un corps humain ou animal.
The coroner ordered a necropsy to confirm the official cause of death.
Le coroner a ordonné une autopsie pour confirmer la cause officielle du décès.
Synonyms
necropsy examination
necropsyverb
necropsied
Past Simple
necropsied
Past Participle
necropsying
Gerund
UK
/nɪˈkrɒpsi/
US
/nɪˈkrɑːpsi/
Additional translations
nécropsierVerbe technique rare, surtout en contexte vétérinaire.
Synonyms
perform an autopsy
postmortem (examine)
examine postmortem
dissect (a corpse)

Definitions

necropsyadjective
Relating to or involved in a necropsy.
Necropsy findings revealed extensive lung damage.
necropsynoun
A post-mortem examination or autopsy performed on an animal to determine the cause of death or the extent of disease.
The veterinarian conducted a necropsy on the deceased horse to determine the cause of its sudden illness.
A post-mortem examination of a human or animal body; an autopsy.
The coroner ordered a necropsy to confirm the official cause of death.
necropsyverb
To perform a post-mortem examination on an animal to determine the cause of death.
The veterinarian decided to necropsy the deceased horse to understand the cause of its sudden illness.