noun
- plural of necropsy; examinations of dead bodies to determine the cause of death, especially of animals
Usage: medical; veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian performed necropsies on the deceased livestock to identify the disease.
- Wildlife biologists conducted necropsies on the dead birds found near the lake.
- The laboratory scheduled several necropsies for the following week.
- Necropsies revealed that the animals had died from poisoning.
- The research team documented their findings from the necropsies in a detailed report.
- Zoo pathologists regularly perform necropsies to monitor animal health trends.