What is another word for necropsy?
Pronunciation: [nˈɛkɹɒpsi] (IPA) 
Necropsy is a term used to describe an autopsy on an animal. However, there are several alternative synonyms that can be used to describe the same process. One such synonym is autopsy, which is used to describe the examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. Another synonym for necropsy is postmortem, a term which refers to an examination of the body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the changes that occur in the body after death. Other synonyms for necropsy include anatomical examination, examination of the remains and dissection. Each term can be used interchangeably when discussing an autopsy on an animal.
