Obduktion

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

18th century, from Latin obductio (covering, enveloping). The semantic motivation appears unclear, perhaps from the covering of the body before and after the examination.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɔpdʊkˈtsjoːn/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Obduktion f (genitive Obduktion, plural Obduktionen)

  1. autopsy (post-mortem examination involving dissection of the body)
    Synonyms: Autopsie, Sektion, Leichenöffnung

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