autopsy
nounHow many syllables in autopsy?
There are 3 syllables in the word autopsy.How to pronounce autopsy:
Definition of autopsy:
- autopsy (noun):
- examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death
- an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease.
- an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
Synonyms for autopsy:
dissection
examination
necropsy
pm
post-mortem
post-mortem examination
postmortem
postmortem examination
scrutiny
Antonyms for autopsy:
connection
joining
mending
sewing
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