necrotomy

English

Etymology

From necro- +‎ -tomy.

Noun

necrotomy (plural necrotomies)

The dissection of a cadaver.
(medicine) The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.

Synonyms

(dissection of a cadaver): autopsy, necropsy, post mortem

Anagrams

normocyte

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