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necropsy

/nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/

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noun

Obduktion, Leichenschau

The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.

Examples :

"The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the dog to find out why it died suddenly. "

Der Tierarzt führte eine Obduktion an dem Hund durch, um herauszufinden, warum er plötzlich starb.

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verb

Obduktion durchführen

The act of performing a necropsy.

Examples :

"The veterinarian needed to necropsy the bird to determine the cause of its sudden death. "

Der Tierarzt musste den Vogel obduzieren, um die Ursache seines plötzlichen Todes zu ermitteln.

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