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Autopsy
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an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death
What is an "autopsy"?
An autopsy is a medical procedure performed after death to examine a body and identify the cause of death. During the autopsy, a specialized doctor carefully examines the organs and tissues of the person who has passed away. This examination may include looking at body tissues under a microscope and analyzing fluids. Autopsies help to confirm diagnoses, understand disease progression, and identify any underlying conditions that helped cause the person's death. These procedures can be essential for medical, legal, or family reasons, such as resolving questions about the cause of death.
to autopsy
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perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
Example
Autopsies are carried out with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
Autopsies are crucial for investigating and determining the cause of death.
My family agreed to an autopsy to understand the cause of our loved one's sudden death.
A coroner might perform autopsies to gather more details about the deceased person's health.
The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was necrosis of the liver due to acute alcohol poisoning.
