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cadaver

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Noun — A dead human body, especially one used for medical study or dissection.

How to use cadaver

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cadaver lab dissect a cadaver

Clinical and somewhat formal — "corpse" or "body" is more everyday.

Etymology

From Latin cadaver, "corpse," related to the verb cadere, "to fall."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cadaver” mean?

The word “cadaver” means a dead human body, especially one used for medical study or dissection. In plain terms, a formal, clinical word for a dead body, especially one used for study.

How do you pronounce “cadaver”?

“Cadaver” is pronounced kuh-DAV-uh (/kəˈdævɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cadaver” in a sentence?

Here is “cadaver” used in a sentence: “Medical students spent the semester studying a cadaver in the lab.”

What part of speech is “cadaver”?

“Cadaver” is a noun.

Where does the word “cadaver” come from?

The word “cadaver” comes from Latin. From Latin cadaver, "corpse," related to the verb cadere, "to fall.".

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