Meaning of Necropsy | Babel Free
ˈnɛkɹɒpsiDefinitions
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
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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