Autopsy: meaning, definitions and examples
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autopsy
[ หษหtษpsi ]
medical examination
An autopsy is a post-mortem examination performed to determine the cause of death, identify disease processes, and gather information for legal and medical purposes. It often involves the dissection of the body and analysis of tissues and organs. Autopsies can provide critical insights into unusual medical conditions or circumstances surrounding a death.
Synonyms
dissection, necropsy, post-mortem.
Examples of usage
- The autopsy revealed the cause of death.
- After the autopsy, the family received closure.
- The coroner ordered an autopsy for further investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "autopsy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น autรณpsia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคเคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Obduktion
๐ฎ๐ฉ autopsi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฒัะพะฟััั
๐ต๐ฑ autopsja
๐ฏ๐ต ่งฃๅ (ใใใผใ)
๐ซ๐ท autopsie
๐ช๐ธ autopsia
๐น๐ท otopsi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๊ฒ (๋ถ๊ฒ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดุฑูุญ ุงูุฌุซุซ
๐จ๐ฟ pitva
๐ธ๐ฐ pitva
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐธไฝ่งฃๅ (shฤซtว jiฤpลu)
๐ธ๐ฎ avtopsija
๐ฎ๐ธ aflรกtun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัาะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ autopsiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ autopsia
Etymology
The term 'autopsy' originates from the Greek word 'autopsia', which means 'to see for oneself'. It is derived from 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'opsis' meaning 'sight' or 'view'. The concept of examining a deceased body to determine the cause of death dates back to ancient civilizations, with the practice being documented in ancient Egypt and Greece. In the Middle Ages, autopsies became more formalized as a scientific practice, particularly in the study of anatomy. The modern autopsy became a key component of forensic science and medicine in the 19th century, playing an essential role in legal cases and improving medical knowledge. Today, autopsies serve both medical and legal functions, providing valuable information that contributes to public health and understanding of diseases.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,737, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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