How to Pronounce "necropsy"
word
nɪˈkɹɒpsi
ni-KROP-see
nɪˈkɹɒpsi
ni-KROP-see
Definition
An examination of a dead animal's body to discover the cause of death or study disease; similar to an autopsy, but used for animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɪˈkɹɒpsi
British English
nɪˈkɹɒpsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ni-KROP-see
UK
ni-KROP-see
Listen in Context
The veterinarian performed a necropsy on the cow.
A necropsy helps scientists understand disease in animals.
The zoo ordered a necropsy after the sudden death of a lion.
After the dolphin passed away, a team did a thorough necropsy to check for pollution effects.