necropsies
/ˈnɛkrɒpsiz/
NOUN
1. Plural of 'necropsy'; postmortem examinations of corpses
Pathological examinations and dissections performed on dead bodies, especially animals, to determine the cause of death or study disease.
1.1. Veterinary medicine, pathology, and forensic science
Used to refer to multiple postmortem examinations conducted to investigate causes of mortality or pathology.
Synonyms
- autopsies
- dissections
- postmortem examinations
- postmortems
Antonyms
- biopsies
- vivisections
Examples
- Necropsies conducted on the marine mammals revealed evidence of pollution in their internal organs.
- The veterinarian performed several necropsies to determine the cause of death in the affected livestock.
- Researchers rely on necropsies to study diseases and understand their impact on wildlife populations.
- In forensic science, necropsies are crucial for determining the circumstances surrounding mysterious deaths.
- The zoo's veterinary team conducts regular necropsies as part of their animal health monitoring program.
Related Words
- forensics
- mortality
- pathology
- veterinary