necropsy

UK
/nɛˈkrɒpsi/
US
/nɛˈkrɑpsi/

Translations

necropsyadjective
UK
/nɪˈkrɒpsi/
US
/ˈnɛkrɑːpsi/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "necropsy findings".
necropsynoun
necropsies
pl
UK
/nɛˈkrɒpsi/
US
/nɛˈkrɑpsi/
The veterinarian performed a necropsy to determine the cause of death.
Ветеринар провел вскрытие, чтобы определить причину смерти.
The necropsy revealed that the animal had a rare disease.
Аутопсия показала, что у животного было редкое заболевание.
Additional translations
вскрытие трупа
патологоанатомическое исследование
Synonyms
necropsy examination
necropsyverb
necropsied
Past Simple
necropsied
Past Participle
necropsying
Gerund
UK
/nɪˈkrɒpsi/
US
/nɪˈkrɑːpsi/
The veterinarian will necropsy the animal to determine the cause of death.
Ветеринар будет вскрывать животное, чтобы определить причину смерти.
Additional translations
Synonyms
perform an autopsy
dissect (a corpse)
examine postmortem
postmortem (examine)

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.