necropsy

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The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach is performing a necropsy to determine the animal’s cause of death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

"We've managed to retrieve his remains and put him in a cooled area, in preparation for a necropsy by the veterinary institute," he told AFP news agency.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 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

The necropsy, an autopsy on an animal, was conducted on Tuesday, Gomez said.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Then they carried the hatbox to the necropsy room, shuffling slowly in their suits.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston