As a noun autopsy
is a dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
As a verb autopsy
is to perform an autopsy on.
As an adjective autopsic is
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an autopsy.
autopsy
English
Noun
(autopsies)
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.
Synonyms
* (dissection of a cadaver) necropsy, necrotomy; postmortem
* (after the fact examination) postmortem
Usage notes
* The term necropsy is usually used for non-human animals, with autopsy reserved for human beings.
Verb
(en-verb)
To perform an autopsy on.
To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure.
Anagrams
*
autopsic
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an autopsy
Anagrams
*
