what is it called when doctors open dead people's body and them check their organs ?
2007-02-06 10:25:41 · 13 answers · asked by i wish i had you. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Autopsy is one name for it, necropsy is another. They are basically synonymous.
2007-02-06 10:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mitch H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the laws of most states, autopsy can be ordered by the medical examinerwho is is a physician, or a Pathologist. Autopsies can be ordered in every state when there is suspicion of foul play. In most states, autopsy can be ordered when there is some public health concern, i.e., a mysterious disease or a worry about the quality of health care. In most states, an autopsy may be ordered if someone dies unattended by a physician (or attended for less than 24 hours), or if the attending physician is uncomfortable signing the death certificate.
2007-02-06 18:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ronatnyu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In humans we call it an autopsy. In animals, it is called a necropsy, but it is the same thing really.
A pathologist is a physician who specialises in the dectection and diagnosis of disease or injury by examination of the organs, and cellular structure of the human body. The cellular structure also includes blood and chemical processes of cellular life. A forensic pathologist is a pathologist who is specially trained in the examination of humans for the legal system. Not all pathologists are forensic pathologists. While a pathologist would be able to determine the cause of death or illness in a person, a forensic pathologist would be able to determine the cause, manner and time of death in a person, and furthermore, make a distinction in terms of a legal definition as to whether the death was accidental, natural or homicide.
2007-02-06 18:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autopsy!
2007-02-06 18:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Necrophilia
2007-02-06 18:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called an autopsy.
2007-02-06 18:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a doctor's name, the procedure is call autopsy..
2007-02-07 18:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by ILSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm... an autopsy? And it's no longer a dead body, it is then described as a cadaver, to be politically correct lol.
2007-02-06 19:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by *Melody->Chase's Mom 6/28 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe you are referring to an autopsy, whereby the cause of death is ascertained.
2007-02-06 19:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by ginabgood1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm... its caled an autopsy when you go through dead bodies and see the cause of death or whateva u lokkin 4. a necropsy is specifically applied to animals. hope i helped u fing wat u wuz lookin 4
2007-02-06 19:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by TataTot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋