autopsia

ow-TOHP-syah/au̯ˈtop.sja/

“autopsia” means “autopsy” in Spanish (medical examination).

autopsy

Also: post-mortem

NounfB2formal

A high-quality, simple storybook illustration showing a doctor in blue surgical scrubs and gloves examining a figure lying on a stainless steel table in a sterile room, representing a post-mortem examination.

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El forense determinó la causa de muerte después de realizar la autopsia.

The medical examiner determined the cause of death after performing the autopsy.

La familia solicitó una segunda autopsia para confirmar los resultados.

The family requested a second autopsy to confirm the results.

Los resultados de la autopsia serán revelados mañana por la mañana.

The autopsy results will be revealed tomorrow morning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

necropsia (necropsy (usually for animals, but sometimes used for humans))
examen post mortem (post-mortem examination)

Common Collocations

realizar una autopsia – to perform an autopsy
solicitar la autopsia – to request the autopsy
informe de autopsia – autopsy report

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "autopsia" in Spanish:

autopsy→post-mortem→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: autopsia

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is typically used in formal Spanish when talking about the action of performing an autopsy?

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👥 Word Family▼

autópsico(autopsic (related to autopsy)) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

distopiautopía

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from Ancient Greek, combining *autós* (meaning 'self') and *opsis* (meaning 'seeing'). Literally, it means 'seeing for oneself,' referring to the necessity of examining the body directly to discover the truth.

First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: autopsyFrench: autopsiePortuguese: autópsia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'autopsia' masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun: 'la autopsia'. Remember to use feminine articles and adjectives with it.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'autopsia' y 'necropsia'?

While both refer to examining a dead body, 'autopsia' is used almost exclusively for human beings. 'Necropsia' is usually reserved for animals, although you might occasionally hear it used in a technical sense for humans as well.