Autopsy: Autopsy is a medical procedure that involves the examination of a deceased persons body. The word autopsy is derived from the Greek word autopsia, which means "to see with one's own eyes. There are a variety of reasons to perform an autopsy on a deceased individual. There are autopsy regulations in which an autospy reported is deemed. An autopsy varies according to the extent and purpose of examination. When the autopsy report lists medical diagnoses and a summary of the case.