Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cadaveric
Adjective
/kæd.əˈvɛr.ɪk/
Definition
Relating to a cadaver or corpses; used in contexts involving dead bodies, especially in anatomy or forensic studies.
Examples
- Cadaveric spasm can occur when a body goes into a rigid state immediately after death.
- The medical students practiced their suturing techniques on cadaveric tissue.
- Cadaveric organs are often used for transplant to save living patients.
Meaning
The term ‘cadaveric’ refers to anything associated with a dead body, particularly in medical or biological contexts.
Synonyms
- Corpse-related
- Mortuary
- Post-mortem
