necropsy

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Halligan said a necropsy would get to the underlying causes of a pet’s death, a service that the Marina Veterinary Center, and a number of other veterinary hospitals, can perform at the owner’s request.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

"We've managed to retrieve his remains and put him in a cooled area, in preparation for a necropsy by the veterinary institute," he told AFP news agency.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

Yet Majrad’s death was especially devastating, conservationist Raza Kazmi reported: When researchers performed a necropsy, they found she’d been pregnant with triplets.

From Slate • May 25, 2024

Authorities say a necropsy will be performed to possibly shed light on what is affecting the fish, which could take weeks or months to determine.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

She was doing a hot necropsy in Level 4, perhaps the most dangerous work in a space suit.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston