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autopsy

[aw-top-see, aw-tuhp-] / ˈɔ tɒp si, ˈɔ təp- /
NOUN
examination of dead body
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Autopsy results to determine the causes of death are still pending in this year’s cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Autopsy studies of people who had severe COVID-19 but died months later from other causes showed that the virus was still present in brain tissue.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

Autopsy results were expected to be released by Wednesday evening.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Autopsy of the bodies to determine what killed them is ongoing, as is the process of identifying who the three decedents are.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Autopsy results found Bell had a large, extensively scarred heart.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander




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