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Meaning of Necropsy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈnɛkɹɒpsi

Definitions

The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.

Equivalents

العربية التّشريح
Dansk obduktion
Deutsch Nekropsie
Suomi ruumiinavaus
Français nécropsie
Polski sekcja zwłok
Português necropsia necropsiar
Svenska obduktion
Українська секція

Examples

“Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.”
“During the necropsy, he pored carefully through the body, combing the tissues and organs for signs of an abscess or wound.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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