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autopsy

[aw-top-see, aw-tuhp-] / ˈɔ tɒp si, ˈɔ təp- /
NOUN
examination of dead body
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The causes of all nine deaths are still pending autopsy reports.

From Los Angeles Times

They said they were conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

From BBC

An autopsy conducted on James' body found evidence "consistent with drowning" but also detected injuries corresponding to dingo bites.

From Barron's

The report said a county medical examiner would conduct an autopsy.

From The Wall Street Journal

County medical examiner from divulging autopsy results and other details related to the girl’s death that would otherwise be made public.

From Los Angeles Times