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May 25, 2013 · INTRODUCTION. The autopsy, more correctly called necropsy, is a sequel and a completion of the study of disease after death. It consists of an examination of the corpses to determine the cause of death based on lesions found, in collaboration with clinical, radiological and laboratory data ().
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Jan 18, 2010 · Necropsy or autopsy means “seeing for yourself”. It is a systematic examination of the body after death for the purpose of not only determining the cause of death, but to explain pathogenesis of the cause of death and identifying other pathology/pathologies associated with the case .
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Careful thought and effort needs to go into the setup of a necropsy station to ensure a smooth flow of accurate and timely work. In preparation for the necropsy of small animal species, cover the work area with a piece of plastic covered by some sort of absorbent paper over it. This will absorb the blood and keep the work area neat and clean. For l...
For standard repeated-dose toxicity studies, the protocol describes the details of the study design. Near the end of the study protocol is a section generally labeled “Terminal Procedures and Anatomic Pathology” (or similar title). This section of the protocol contains critical information about the following study aspects: (1) termination, (2) gro...
To successfully complete a necropsy, the following individuals are typically part of the necropsy team: study pathologist, study director, necropsy supervisor, senior pathology technician, pathology technical staff (animal transporters, blood collector/phlebotomist, dissector/prosector, weighing assistant), and quality assurance representative. Tab...
- Charles B. Spainhour, Shayne C. Gad
- 2020
The cause of death determined after autopsy plays a pivotal role in epidemiological research and analysis leading to public health-related decisions and policy making. It also contributes to study the pathological process, treatment protocol, complications, genetic research, and also in the audit of medical practice.
- Abhishek Das, Ranadip Chowdhury
- 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_194_16
- 2017
- Apr-Jun 2017
May 9, 2014 · A necropsy is performed to determine the possible cause of death and/or to detect induced or coincidental pathological alterations in tissues. The tools to perform a necropsy will vary not only by species, the type of dissection that is required, and personal preferences.
- Charles B. Spainhour
- 2014
Jun 1, 2015 · This photo shows scientists performing a necropsy — an investigation to determine the cause of death — on a beached whale. These words describe examinations of a dead body to find the cause of death. Autopsy is the term for examining dead people. Necropsy refers to such probes in other animals. Both types try to find out how an individual died.
An examination of a corpse and the organs of a dead body to determine the cause of death or to study the pathologic changes present. (Colloquially called postmortem or post.) Synonym (s): necropsy. [G. autopsia, seeing with one's own eyes] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012.
