Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

An autopsy is a surgical procedure to examine a corpse by dissecting the body. (Forensic Yard)

"We are going to examine the corpse again and I will view the report, and I have appointed a medical team to look into this case." (BBC News)

Yesterday afternoon police asked the pair to examine the corpse of a black cat which had had its head and tail cut off in West Wickham, near Bromley, Kent. (Daily Express)