Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: autopsy
IPA transcription: ['ɔt,ɑpsi]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: autopsy, necropsy, postmortem, post-mortem, PM, postmortem_examination, post-mortem_examination
    Meaning: an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: autopsy
    Meaning: perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
Usage examples
  • I never make a statement, though, until after the autopsy.
  • Dr. Warren soon resumed his coat, accepted a cigarette from Daley, slipped into his still damp rain-garment and was soon throbbing down the street in his automobile, having announced that he was going to breakfast and would perform the autopsy immediately afterward.