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autopsy

[aw-top-see, aw-tuhp-] / ˈɔ tɒp si, ˈɔ təp- /
NOUN
examination of dead body
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Autopsy results show her death was determined to be accidental, resulting from blunt injuries, the Sheriff’s Office said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

Autopsy and toxicology reports showed Cox died of a pulmonary blood clot, and law enforcement officials have said Cox’s death is believed to be from natural causes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

Autopsy studies of people who had severe COVID-19 but died months later from other causes showed that the virus was still present in brain tissue.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

Autopsy results were expected to be released by Wednesday evening.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Autopsy results are expected later in the week.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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