Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necroterio
noun
/ˌnɛk.rəʊˈtɛr.i.əʊ/
Definition
A necroterio refers to a place where dead bodies are stored, particularly in a legal or forensic context.
Examples
- The police took the body to the necroterio for examination.
- In some countries, necroterios are equipped with modern facilities to assist forensic investigators.
- After the investigation, the remains were transferred from the necroterio to a funeral home for burial.
Meaning
It is a facility or location designated for the holding or examination of deceased individuals, often before autopsy or identification.
Synonyms
- Morgue
- Coroner’s office
- Funeral home