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necropsy

 

[ หˆnษ›krษ’psi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical examination

A necropsy is a post-mortem examination performed on animals to determine the cause of death. It is similar to an autopsy but specifically pertains to non-human subjects. The procedure involves a thorough examination of the body's organs and tissues, often including laboratory tests.

Synonyms

autopsy, post-mortem, post-mortem examination

Examples of usage

  • The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the deceased dog.
  • After the horse passed away, a necropsy was conducted to investigate its illness.
  • The research team published the findings from the necropsy of various wildlife species.

Translations

Translations of the word "necropsy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น necropsia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅˆเค•เฅเคฐเฅ‹เคชเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leichenschau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ necropi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะบั€ะพะฟัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nekropsja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญปไฝ“ๆคœๆŸป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉcropsie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ necropsia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nekropsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๊ฒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุฑูŠุญ ุงู„ุฌุซุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekropsie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nekropsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐธไฝ“่งฃๅ‰–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekropsija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nekropsรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะบั€ะพะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒžแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekropsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ necropsia

Etymology

The term 'necropsy' originates from the Greek words 'nekros,' meaning 'dead body,' and 'opsis,' meaning 'sight' or 'view.' This indicates a viewing or examination of a dead body, reflecting the procedure's purpose of uncovering information about death. The usage of the term has evolved over time, primarily used in veterinary contexts, distinguishing it from 'autopsy,' which is more commonly associated with human bodies. The practice of necropsy dates back to ancient times when physicians and scientists would examine animal corpses to gain insights into disease and anatomy. As veterinary medicine advanced, the necropsy became a critical tool for diagnosing diseases in animals, studying epidemiology, and contributing to public health knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,734, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.