# necropsy

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ · frequency rank #91,849

## Definitions
1. The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.

## Etymology
From necro- + -opsy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/necropsy