noun · Easy SAT word

    Autopsy

    death report; an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death

    Autopsy in a sentence

    The autopsy revealed the actual cause of the death.

    Synonyms for autopsy

    • examination
    • dissection
    • inspection

    Antonyms for autopsy

    • birth
    • life
    • vitality

    Practice autopsy on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like autopsy appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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