necropsy
/ˈnɛkrɑpsi/
noun
- An examination of a dead animal's body to find the cause of death.
- The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the dog to determine why it died suddenly.
- The zoo's pathologist conducted a necropsy on the penguin to learn more about its illness.
- After the horse died, the owner requested a necropsy to check for disease.
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