necropsy

Example Sentences

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Without a forensic necropsy — an autopsy for animals — neighbors will be left searching for answers, Halligan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Officials performed a necropsy, an autopsy for animals, and tissue samples were taken to be analysed.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

Yet Majrad’s death was especially devastating, conservationist Raza Kazmi reported: When researchers performed a necropsy, they found she’d been pregnant with triplets.

From Slate • May 25, 2024

“Havnameltdown should not have been racing that day. Absolutely not, under any circumstances,” Dr. Papp said, based on her review of the necropsy results.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Two hours from the start of the necropsy, the tide was coming closer.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen