Autopsy

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf examination
Process
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs necropsy
post-mortem examination
gptkbp:canBe clinical autopsy
complete autopsy
forensic autopsy
partial autopsy
gptkbp:canBeSortedBy legal authorities
gptkbp:canRequest gptkb:family
gptkbp:clinicalAutopsyPurpose study disease progression
gptkbp:detects manner of death
mechanism of death
time of death
gptkbp:documentedIn autopsy report
gptkbp:etymology Greek: 'autos' (self) + 'opsis' (sight)
gptkbp:forensicAutopsyPurpose investigate suspicious death
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Autopsy
gptkbp:introducedIn Ancient Greece
gptkbp:involves dissection
examination of organs
tissue analysis
gptkbp:mayBeRefusedBy next of kin
gptkbp:mayInclude microscopic examination
external examination
photographic documentation
histopathology
internal examination
sample collection
toxicology tests
gptkbp:mayReveal genetic disorders
medical errors
undetected diseases
gptkbp:performedAt deceased person
gptkbp:performedBy pathologist
gptkbp:prohibits religious beliefs
cultural practices
gptkbp:purpose determine cause of death
study disease or injury
gptkbp:regulates local laws
gptkbp:relatedTo pathologist
forensic science
pathology
coroner
gptkbp:requires consent (in non-forensic cases)
gptkbp:usedIn medical education
criminal investigations
public health statistics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Patricia_Cornwell
gptkb:Steve_Di_Giorgio
gptkb:Cannibal_Corpse
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5