autopsy, autopsia

[In Fr. autop sie; Port. autopsia; Gr. αὐτοψία ( autopsia ), from αὐτός ( antos ) = self, and ou (ops) = the eye.] Observation of a phenomenon made by means of one's own eyes, as distinguished from testimony with respect to it. "In those that have forked tails, autopsy convinceth us that it hath this use."- Ray : Creation . Med.: Used of a post - mortem examination.