Necropsy: meaning, definitions and examples
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necropsy
[ หnษkrษpsi ]
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:
๐ต๐น necropsia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคชเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Leichenschau
๐ฎ๐ฉ necropi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะบัะพะฟััั
๐ต๐ฑ nekropsja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญปไฝๆคๆป
๐ซ๐ท nรฉcropsie
๐ช๐ธ necropsia
๐น๐ท nekropsi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดุฑูุญ ุงูุฌุซุซ
๐จ๐ฟ nekropsie
๐ธ๐ฐ nekropsia
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐธไฝ่งฃๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ nekropsija
๐ฎ๐ธ nekropsรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะบัะพะฟัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nekropsiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 25731 platters
- 25732 unquestioning
- 25733 straightforwardly
- 25734 necropsy
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- 25736 floundering
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