An autopsy , also known as a post-mortem examination , necropsy -LRB- particularly as to animals -RRB- , autopsia cadaverum , or obduction , is a medical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present .

An autopsy -LRB- also called post-mortem examination -RRB- is a medical examination of a corpse to find out what killed it -LRB- disease or injury -RRB- .
