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autopsy

[aw-top-see, aw-tuhp-] / ˈɔ tɒp si, ˈɔ təp- /
NOUN
examination of dead body
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She requested a copy of the autopsy report, but it raised more questions than answers.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Caroline said a staff member at the hospital - where her father's autopsy took place - told her they believe Ronald's body was not stored in the correct environment.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Alfredo Muñoz initially said he tripped over a baby gate while holding Tilly, according to an autopsy report from the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The medical examiner’s office said the Los Angeles Police Department obtained a court order blocking the autopsy results from being publicly released.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

At the time of the autopsy, McCandless’s remains weighed sixty-seven pounds.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer