Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cadaver
noun
/kædævər/
Definition
A dead body, especially one that is intended for dissection or study.
Examples
- The medical students practiced their anatomy lessons on a cadaver.
- Forensic scientists often work with cadavers to determine the cause of death.
- In some cultures, a cadaver may be treated with great respect before burial.
Meaning
The term ‘cadaver’ is often used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to the body of someone who has died and is used for research or anatomical study.
Synonyms
- corpse
- remains
- body
- deceased