autopsy

Definition of "autopsy"
  1. A medical assessment conducted on a deceased person's body to identify the cause of death
How to use "autopsy" in a sentence
  1. The sudden, unexplained death of the young man led to the necessity of an autopsy.
  2. After the accident, the investigators ordered an autopsy to reveal any underlying issues.
  3. The autopsy results were essential to confirm the suspected poison as the cause of death.

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