This is the 12670th most frequent Spanish word.
necropsia
"Necropsia" is the examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.
In this sentence, 'necropsia' refers to a scientific examination of a deceased organism to determine the cause of death. It is used in a formal medical context.
La necropsia reveló la causa de la muerte.
The autopsy revealed the cause of death.
Here, 'necropsia' denotes a procedure taught to medical students, emphasizing its educational and professional setting.
Durante el curso de medicina, los estudiantes aprendieron sobre cómo realizar una necropsia.
During the medical course, the students learned how to perform an autopsy.
In this case, 'necropsia' is used in a literary context to refer to an autopsy performed on an animal, demonstrating its broader application beyond human cases.