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necropsies

necropsies is the plural of necropsy.

Meaning of necropsy

Noun

necropsy (plural necropsies)

  1. The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
    • Anatomy theory led to morbid anatomy in necropsy studies pursued by, among others, Johann Wepfer (1620–95) and Théophile Bonet (1620–89), both Swiss.1997, Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, Folio Society, published 2016, page 255
    Synonyms:
    autopsy, post-mortem

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Questions about necropsies

What is necropsies the plural of?
Necropsies is the plural of necropsy.

Words near necropsies in the dictionary

  1. necroposting
  2. necroposts
  3. necropower
  4. necroprinting
  5. necropsied
  6. necropsies
  7. necropsy
  8. necropsying
  9. necroptosis
  10. necroptosome
  11. necroptosomes

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