autopsy — a medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːtɑːpsi/
Korean meaning: 사인을 규명하기 위해 시신을 해부하여 검사하는 것, 부검
Korean pronunciation: **오**탑시
Example Sentences
- The detective comedy showed a clumsy coroner who kept dropping his autopsy tools.
- The autopsy confirmed the cause of death was natural causes.
- In CSI shows, they always make autopsy scenes look much more dramatic than reality.
autopsy
NOUN//ˈɔːtɑːpsi//
a medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
A pathologist performs an autopsy to determine the cause of death
Auto-see detective car automatically examines the scene for clues!
The autopsy went topsy-turvy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'autopsia' meaning 'a seeing with one's own eyes', derived from 'autos' (self) and 'opsis' (sight or view). The term was adopted into medical terminology to describe the direct visual examination of a corpse.
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📝Examples
“The detective comedy showed a clumsy coroner who kept dropping his autopsy tools.”
“The autopsy confirmed the cause of death was natural causes.”
“In CSI shows, they always make autopsy scenes look much more dramatic than reality.”
“The family requested an independent autopsy for a second opinion.”
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