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necropsy

[nek-rop-see] / ˈnɛk rɒp si /
NOUN
autopsy
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NOUN
postmortem
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A necropsy was conducted at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on Tuesday, revealing that “almost the entire liver” was overtaken with cancerous tumors, Shepherd said.

From Los Angeles Times

Without a forensic necropsy — an autopsy for animals — neighbors will be left searching for answers, Halligan said.

From Los Angeles Times

At least six animals have pending necropsies, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

Irvine police said they are working with veterinary professionals to perform necropsies to determine how the dogs died.

From Los Angeles Times

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach is performing a necropsy to determine the animal’s cause of death.

From Los Angeles Times