(au-top-sy) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an examination of a body after death to find out the cause of death.

Example Sentence

They need to perform an autopsy because of an unknown cause of death.

More Example Sentences

An autopsy helps determine the cause of death.

Synonyms

postmortem; dissection; examination

Antonyms

birth

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Rhymes

  • autopsy