necropsy

Meanings

• noun

  The examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

  - "The necropsy revealed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound."
  - "The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the deceased animal to determine the cause of its sudden death."

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Synonyms

autopsy , post-mortem

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Variants

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necropsies , necropsy , necropsied , necropsying

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'nekros' meaning dead body and 'psuchē' meaning soul or examination.

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Trivia

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1. Necropsies have been used since ancient times, with some of the earliest recorded instances dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. The term 'necropsy' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'autopsy', but they refer to different procedures.

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

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Related Concepts

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1. Autopsy: Autopsy is a similar procedure to necropsy, but it is performed on a living body to diagnose and treat diseases.

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Culture

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Necropsies have been used in various fields such as medicine, forensics, and veterinary science to determine the cause of death and gather evidence for further investigation.

How to Memorize "necropsy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dead body lying on a table in a morgue or laboratory setting. Visualize the medical professionals conducting the examination, taking samples, and making notes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'necropsy' with the idea of a thorough examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Forget A Dead Body' to help remember the term 'necropsy'.

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