autopsy

Meanings

• noun

  The examination of a corpse to determine this cause of death.

  - "The autopsy revealed the cause of death was a ruptured aneurysm."
  - "The autopsy was performed to determine if the death was a result of foul play."

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Synonyms

postmortem , necropsy , necrotomy , postmortem

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with autopsy
psychoanalysis , heliopsyche , hydropsy

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Variants

List of all variants of autopsy that leads to same result
autopsied , autopsies , autopsy , autopsying

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Etymology

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From the Greek autopsia, meaning 'seeing for oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. Autopsies have been performed since ancient times, with records dating back to the Egyptians.

2. The first recorded autopsy was performed by the Greek philosopher Alcmaeon in around 350 BC.

3. In some cultures, autopsies are considered disrespectful to the deceased and are therefore prohibited.

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Related Concepts

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1. Necropsy: Another term for an autopsy, often used in forensic science and animal medicine.

2. Anatomical dissection: A broader term that includes autopsies and other forms of dissection for educational or research purposes.

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Culture

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Autopsies have been used for centuries to determine the cause of death and have played a significant role in medical research and advancements in forensic science.

How to Memorize "autopsy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself performing an autopsy in a lab setting, wearing protective gear and using various tools to examine the organs of a deceased person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'autopsy' with the concept of 'seeing for oneself' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Autopsy: Anatomy, Understand, Pathology, Show, Interpret, Yield, Significant' to remember the steps involved in an autopsy.

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