Necropsy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007797",
  "term": "Necropsy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A post-mortem examination of an animal to determine the cause of death, assess the extent of disease, or evaluate the effects of experimental treatments. This procedure involves a systematic dissection and examination of organs and tissues. It is analogous to an autopsy performed on humans.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autopsy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 783 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/necropsy/"
}