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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 the family felt Ronald was not kept in the correct environment before being taken for an autopsy.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Kidman and McEwen worked with real-life forensic pathologist Dr. Amy Hawes to learn about the autopsy process, as well as the motivations for becoming a medical examiner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

With that in mind, Dr. Lamb began the autopsy by looking for the bullet in the lower abdomen.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow