autopsy
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++au·top·sy /ˈɔːtɒpsi $ ˈɒːtɑːp-/ noun (plural autopsies) [countable] especially American English an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death 尸体剖检，验尸 SYN British English post mortem an autopsy report 验尸报告
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autopsy• It was the smoke, an autopsy revealed, that killed Evan, not injuries from the crash.• Often the police were vindicated before autopsies were completed.• Appalling Others show real-life autopsies, filmed for medical purposes, showing the removal of human eyes, tongues and scalps.• He conceded to Franceschelli that actually being present during the autopsy might have given him better information to form an opinion.• If she died of a drug overdose, it will show up in the autopsy.• Clark based his opinions on reviews of the autopsy reports and other information from the case.• If that had happened to Riddle, when Franks performed the autopsy he would find it.Origin autopsy (1600-1700) Greek autopsia “act of seeing with your own eyes”, from auto- ( → AUTO-) + opsis “sight”au·top·sy nounChineseSyllable
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autopsy
au‧top‧sy /ˈɔːtɒpsi $ ˈɒːtɑːp-/
noun (plural autopsies) [countable] especially American English
SYN post mortem British English:
an autopsy report
▪ investigation a process in which the police or another organization try to find out the truth about a crime or accident: Following a major police investigation, two men were arrested. | The investigation into the causes of the air crash are continuing.
▪inquiry an official process to find out why something happened, which usually takes several months or years: Local people are calling for an inquiry into the accident. | An independent inquiry found serious shortcomings at the children’s home.
▪case a matter that police or officials are trying to find out information about, especially so that it can be dealt with in a court of law: The case has never been solved. | The police say it is one of the most puzzling cases they have had to deal with.
▪probe an investigation in which many questions are asked to find out the truth about something – used especially in journalism: The TV show featured a probe into charges charged by high street banks.
▪inquest a legal investigation to find out why someone died: The inquest heard that Mr Swan was poisoned.
▪survey a process in which people are asked questions in order to find out about their opinions or about their behaviour: They did a survey to find out the most popular pop star. | Based on a survey of 250 companies, the report says that ‘ over two thirds of companies expect operating costs to increase as a result of addressing environmental issues.
▪autopsy British English a medical examination of a dead person’s body, to find out why that person died: If she died of a drug overdose, it would show up in the autopsy.
au‧top‧sy /ˈɔːtɒpsi $ ˈɒːtɑːp-/
noun (plural autopsies) [countable] especially American English Date: 1600-1700
Language: Greek
Origin: autopsia 'act of seeing with your own eyes', from auto- ( ⇨ auto-) + opsis 'sight'
an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death Language: Greek
Origin: autopsia 'act of seeing with your own eyes', from auto- ( ⇨ auto-) + opsis 'sight'
SYN post mortem British English:
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