lijkopening

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lijk (“corpse, dead body”) +‎ opening (“opening”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯kˌoː.pə.nɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: lijk‧ope‧ning

Noun

lijkopening f (plural lijkopeningen)

  1. (formal) dissection, autopsy
    Synonyms: autopsie, dissectie, lijkschouwing, obductie, sectie
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