In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of death.

Options

A. biopsy
B. investigation
C. surgery
D. autopsy

Answer

D

Explanation

autopsy (N.) : an official examination of a dead body by a doctor in order to discover the cause of death: post-mortem
biopsy (N.): the removal and examination of tissue from the body of somebody who is ill/sick, in order to find out more about his disease
investigation (N.) : an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
surgery (N.): medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting, opening a person.s body and often removing or replacing some parts