noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The dissection of a cadaver.
2. 2
   The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.

Synonyms

All synonyms

autopsynecropsypost mortem

Etymology

From necro- + -tomy.

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