cadaver
4 synonyms for cadaver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dead human body, especially one used for medical study or dissection.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use cadaver
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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."
Full origin of cadaver →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.".
