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autopsy

[aw-top-see, aw-tuhp-] / ˈɔ tɒp si, ˈɔ təp- /
NOUN
examination of dead body
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An autopsy conducted on James' body found evidence "consistent with drowning" but also detected injuries corresponding to dingo bites.

From Barron's

The report said a county medical examiner would conduct an autopsy.

From The Wall Street Journal

County medical examiner from divulging autopsy results and other details related to the girl’s death that would otherwise be made public.

From Los Angeles Times

An autopsy concluded that the killing was a homicide, a classification that does not automatically mean a crime was committed.

From Barron's

Police responding to the scene of Irsay's death were told he had been suffering chronic health issues, and medical officials concluded no autopsy was necessary, the Post reported.

From Barron's