Necropsy
Necropsy
Necropsy (pronounced: nek-rop-see), also known as autopsy when performed on humans, is a detailed examination of a deceased organism's body to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. It is usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist.
Etymology
The term "necropsy" is derived from the Greek words "nekros" meaning "dead body" and "opsis" meaning "view". It was first used in the early 19th century.
Procedure
A necropsy involves a thorough examination of the outside of the body and the internal organs and structures. The procedure can provide valuable information about genetic diseases, infections, exposure to toxins, and reasons for declining health.
Related Terms
- Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
- Histopathology: The microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations of disease.
- Gross examination: The assessment of organs or tissues that are visible to the naked eye.
- Microscopic examination: The study of cells and tissues using a microscope.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Necropsy
- Wikipedia's article - Necropsy
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