English word necropsy comes from English necro- (Forming compound words related to death or dead tissue.), English -opsy ((medicine) examination.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| necro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words related to death or dead tissue. |
| -opsy | English (eng) | (medicine) examination. |
| necropsy | English (eng) | (medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death. [from 19th c.] The act of performing a necropsy. |