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necropsy

[nek-rop-see] / ˈnɛk rɒp si /
NOUN
autopsy
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NOUN
postmortem
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They compared these records with necropsy data from stranded whales.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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

Mr. Patterson shook hands with Ray and Robin and thanked them for the opportunity to watch the necropsy.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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