To autopsy
Definition
To examine a human corpse through structural dissection and macroscopic or microscopic analysis of internal organs, with the goal of precisely establishing the medical or forensic cause of death, the progression of latent diseases, or the nature of sustained injuries. This rigorous clinical process allows the anatomo-pathological documentation of tissue changes and is essential in investigating violent, suspicious, or sudden deaths, providing objective data for forensic expertise.
Bilingual Equivalents
- To autopsy
- To perform a post-mortem
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | First conjugation transitive verb. Third-person present: autopsiază, past participle: autopsiat. |
| Formation | Functional verb derived from the anatomical noun base 'autopsie' corresponding to post-mortem dissection. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ɔː.ˈtɒp.si] |
| Source | Knight's Forensic Pathology and Textbook of Pathological Anatomy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul legist a fost solicitat de procuror pentru a autopsia trupul victimei descoperite în pădure.
EN: The forensic pathologist was requested by the prosecutor to autopsy the body of the victim discovered in the forest.
RO: Este interzis să autopsiezi un corp fără un ordin scris din partea autorităților judiciare sau acordul expres al familiei în cazuri clinice.
EN: It is forbidden to autopsy a body without a written order from judicial authorities or express family consent in clinical cases.
RO: Patologul va autopsia inima cu o atenție deosebită pentru a confirma suspiciunea de infarct miocardic acut.
EN: The pathologist will autopsy the heart with special care to confirm the suspicion of acute myocardial infarction.
Idioms & Phrases
A autopsia un cadavru / To autopsy a corpse
RO: A efectua deschiderea cavităților craniană, toracică și abdominală pentru prelevarea de probe biologice și examinare anatomică.
EN: To perform the opening of the cranial, thoracic, and abdominal cavities for biological sampling and anatomical examination.
Obligația de a autopsia / Obligation to autopsy
RO: Cadru legal structural care impune efectuarea necropsiei în toate cazurile de moarte violentă sau de cauză necunoscută.
EN: A structural legal framework mandating a post-mortem examination in all cases of violent or unknown causes of death.
A autopsia clinic / To clinically autopsy
RO: Examinare patologică realizată în spital pentru a verifica acuratețea diagnosticului stabilit în timpul vieții pacientului.
EN: A pathological examination performed in a hospital setting to verify the accuracy of the diagnosis established during the patient's lifetime.
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