autopsy
(au-top-sy)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an examination and dissection of a dead body to discover the cause of death or the changes produced by disease
Example Sentence
They need to perform an autopsy because of an unknown cause of death.
Synonyms
postmortem examination; dissection; necropsy; pathological examination
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- autopsy