Re: [HAPS-L] autopsy vs. necropsy?

[Bob Tallitsch <RobertTallitsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You wife is correct according to the medical / veterinarian world. However, the new Stedman's lists necropsy as a syn. of autopsy.

Bob

On Mar, 27 2007, , at 13:47, John Moore wrote:

HAPSTERS:

Does anyone have the definitive (yeh, right:) definition of these terms?  My (old) Stedman's says the definition of necropsy is autopsy.  Many other sources make the human / animal distinction.  FWIW - various medical dictionary sites seem split as to whether necropsy is simply for dead bodies, as opposed to dead animal bodies.  (My wife has a strong opinion - but she is a veterinarian:)

Any and all input from this learned group would be appreciated.

jm

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