An autopsy, also known as a postmortem examination, is a medical procedure involving the detailed examination of a body after death. Its primary purposes are to determine the cause and manner of death, assist in diagnosing unknown illnesses, and gather information about the individual’s health status prior to death. The process involves a thorough internal inspection of organs and tissues, often combined with laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and samples. This systematic investigation helps medical science to advance understanding of disease pathology and contribute to forensic medicine.