autopsy autopsy /ˈɔˌtɑːpsi/

noun

1. () An examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease  ( post-mortem , post-mortem examination , postmortem , autopsy , necropsy , PM , postmortem examination )
   an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
   
   

verb

1. (medicine) perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem  ( autopsy )
   (medicine) perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem