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Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.
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Meaning of "autopsy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AUTOPSY

From New Latin autopsia, from Greek: seeing with one's own eyes, from auto- + opsis sight.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AUTOPSY

autopsy  [ˈɔːtəpsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AUTOPSY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Autopsy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AUTOPSY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

autopsy

Autopsy

An autopsy — also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy, autopsia cadaverum, or obduction — is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. It is usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist. Autopsies are performed for either legal or medical purposes. For example, a forensic autopsy is carried out when the cause of death may be a criminal matter, while a clinical or academic autopsy is performed to find the medical cause of death and is used in cases of unknown or uncertain death, or for research purposes. Autopsies can be further classified into cases where external examination suffices, and those where the body is dissected and internal examination is conducted. Permission from next of kin may be required for internal autopsy in some cases. Once an internal autopsy is complete the body is reconstituted by sewing it back together.

Definition of autopsy in the English dictionary

The first definition of autopsy in the dictionary is Also called: necropsy, postmortem examination. dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. Other definition of autopsy is an eyewitness observation. Autopsy is also any critical analysis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AUTOPSY


acatalepsy
eɪˈkætəˌlɛpsɪ
apepsy
əˈpepsɪ
biopsy
ˈbaɪɒpsɪ
catalepsy
ˈkætəˌlɛpsɪ
copsy
ˈkɒpsɪ
Dempsey
ˈdɛmpsɪ
dropsy
ˈdrɒpsɪ
dyspepsy
dɪsˈpɛpsɪ
epilepsy
ˈɛpɪˌlɛpsɪ
eupepsy
juːˈpɛpsɪ
Gipsy
ˈdʒɪpsɪ
Gypsy
ˈdʒɪpsɪ
lithotripsy
ˈlɪθəʊˌtrɪpsɪ
mopsy
ˈmɒpsɪ
narcolepsy
ˈnɑːkəˌlɛpsɪ
necropsy
ˈnɛkrɒpsɪ
popsy
ˈpɒpsɪ
tipsy
ˈtɪpsɪ
upsee
ˈʌpsɪ
whoopsie
ˈwʊpsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AUTOPSY

autophobia
autophoby
autophony
autophyte
autophytic
autophytically
autopilot
autopista
autoplastic
autoplasty
autopolyploid
autopolyploidy
autopsia
autopsic
autopsies
autopsist
autoptic
autoptical
autoptically
autoput

WORDS THAT END LIKE AUTOPSY

antiepilepsy
busy
classy
controversy
courtesy
daisy
dimpsy
easy
embassy
fantasy
glossy
limpsy
Malagasy
messy
noisy
nympholepsy
pussy
Roma gypsy
slimpsy
sy

Synonyms and antonyms of autopsy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AUTOPSY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «autopsy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of autopsy

Translation of «autopsy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AUTOPSY

Find out the translation of autopsy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of autopsy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «autopsy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

验尸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autopsia
570 millions of speakers

English

autopsy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शव परीक्षण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تشريح الجثة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вскрытие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

autópsia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ময়না
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

autopsie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Autopsi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Autopsie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

検視
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부검
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Otopsi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phép khám thây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரேத பரிசோதனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शवविच्छेदन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otopsi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

autopsia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

autopsja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розтин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

autopsie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτοψία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lykskouing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obduktion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

obduksjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of autopsy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AUTOPSY»

The term «autopsy» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.643 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AUTOPSY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «autopsy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «autopsy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about autopsy

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4 QUOTES WITH «AUTOPSY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word autopsy.
1
Michael Baden
That made me think I could contribute more to society by looking at people on the autopsy table and feeding back the findings so that lots of people could benefit, rather than just treating patients one at a time.
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Mariska Hargitay
Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.
3
Kathy Reichs
What gives my books authenticity is that I actually do what it is I'm writing about. I think the fact that I am in the autopsy room, I go to the crime scene and I do work in the lab gives my books this flavor that otherwise they wouldn't have.
4
Karin Slaughter
I taped the autopsy photos from Marilyn Monroe's death to my lunch box in fifth grade, and I would write stories in which someone inevitably died.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AUTOPSY»

Discover the use of autopsy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to autopsy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Detroit: An American Autopsy
An explosive exposé of America’s lost prosperity—from Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charlie LeDuff Back in his broken hometown, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charlie LeDuff searches the ruins of Detroit for clues to his ...
Charlie LeDuff, 2013
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Handbook of Autopsy Practice
Handbook of Autopsy Practice, Fourth Edition is divided into three parts.
Brenda L. Waters, 2010
3
Color Atlas of the Autopsy
This incomparable guide presents an astonishing visual experience that goes beyond a demonstration to demystify the autopsy.
Scott A. Wagner, 2003
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Autopsy Pathology: A Manual and Atlas: Expert Consult - ...
This how-to guide presents today's most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations.
Walter E. Finkbeiner, Andrew Connolly, Philip C. Ursell, 2009
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Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology
The Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology has been compiled to fill a current void in the armamentarium for the pathologist performing the pediatric autopsy. The pediatric autopsy must be approached with great care in technique and ...
Enid Gilbert-Barness, Diane E. Spicer, Thora S. Steffensen, 2013
6
Forensic Autopsy: A Handbook and Atlas
Packed with more color photos than any other leading autopsy reference, this volume explores: External cadaver examination Organ removal methods Laboratory procedures Microscopy applications New imaging techniques Pediatric and fetal ...
Cristoforo Pomara, Steven B. Karch, Vittorio Fineschi, 2010
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Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago
Why heat waves are such a quiet menace and how social conditions contributed to more than 700 deaths during a week-long wave of unprecedented heat and humidity in Chicago in 1995 are the focus of "Heat Wave" written by sociologist ...
Eric Klinenberg, 2003
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Autopsy of a Suicidal Mind
This book is the first of its kind and a remarkable contribution to the study of suicide.
Edwin S. Shneidman, 2004
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Handbook of Autopsy Practice
Focusing on autopsy diagnosis and documentation, this book describes recommended procedures and their expected findings.
Jurgen Ludwig, 2002
10
Autopsy: Learning from the Dead
Autopsy remains a mainstay of medical education, affording a unique opportunity to perform many types of research. This guide dispels myths and is an invaluable resource for families who are faced with decisions regarding autopsy.
Richard A. Prayson, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AUTOPSY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term autopsy is used in the context of the following news items.
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No internal or external injuries found on journalist's body: Autopsy
However, doctors who conducted the autopsy on the body at the Dahod General Hospital in Gujarat have "reserved" their opinion on the cause ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
2
Journalist autopsy reveals enlarged heart, no injuries: Reports
The autopsy on the body of Akshay Singh the journalist who died while covering the Vyapam scam has revealed that there were no external or ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
3
Autopsy: No foul play suspected in elderly woman's death
Preliminary autopsy results appear to have ruled out foul play in the death of a 93-year-old Layton woman over the weekend. Layton police Lt. «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Vyapam Scam: Dean's Autopsy Done, Viscera Handed Over to Police
NEW DELHI: The viscera samples drawn from the autopsy of Arun Sharma, the dean of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Medical College in ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
5
Autopsy report in Hedgesville death expected this week
An autopsy on the body of a Berkeley County woman found dead in a Hedgesville home Thursday is set to be conducted today, but ... «West Virginia MetroNews, Jul 15»
6
Vyapam Scam: Autopsy Shows No Internal or External Injuries on …
Expressing serious concerns over widespread panic being created by the FSSAI and several state authorities over safety of all types of ... «Outlook, Jul 15»
7
Vyapam: Delhi hospital to carry out dean's autopsy
The autopsy of the body of Arun Sharma, the dean of a Madhya Pradesh medical college who was found dead in a hotel room here, would be ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
8
Gregg investigators: Autopsy completed, but nature of injury to …
LONGVIEW (KYTX) - A preliminary autopsy has been completed on a black woman whose body was found along Farm-to-Market Road 349 on ... «KYTX, Jul 15»
9
Autopsy today on Jadon, 12
An autopsy is expected to be performed today on the body of Jadon Long who was killed on Friday when he was struck by a maxi taxi. «Trinidad News, Jul 15»
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34-year-old man found dead in his Valletta home, autopsy to be held
The body was decomposing and was taken to the Mater Dei mortuary for an autopsy. Duty magistrate Neville Camilleri ordered an inquiry. «Malta Independent Online, Jul 15»

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