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cadaver

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ca​dav​er
noun
ca·​dav·​er
kə-ˈda-vər

Definition

  • a dead body
    especially one intended for dissection
Other Words
  • ca​dav​er​ic kə-ˈdav-rik -ˈda-və- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bones carcass corpse corpus corse [archaic] relics remains stiff
Examples
  • //medical students who train by using cadavers
First Known Use
circa 1500, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Latin, from cadere to fall
cadaver
noun

Synonyms

ca​dav​er
noun
ca·​dav·​er
kə-ˈda-vər

Definition

  • a dead body
    especially one intended for dissection
Other Words
  • ca​dav​er​ic kə-ˈdav-rik -ˈda-və- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bones carcass corpse corpus corse [archaic] relics remains stiff
Examples
  • //medical students who train by using cadavers
First Known Use
circa 1500, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Latin, from cadere to fall
cadaver
noun

Synonyms

ca​dav​er
noun
ca·​dav·​er
kə-ˈda-vər

Definition

  • a dead body
    especially one intended for dissection
Other Words
  • ca​dav​er​ic kə-ˈdav-rik -ˈda-və- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bones carcass corpse corpus corse [archaic] relics remains stiff
Examples
  • //medical students who train by using cadavers
First Known Use
circa 1500, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Latin, from cadere to fall
cadaver
noun

Synonyms

ca​dav​er
noun
ca·​dav·​er
kə-ˈda-vər

Definition

  • a dead body
    especially one intended for dissection
Other Words
  • ca​dav​er​ic kə-ˈdav-rik -ˈda-və- adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bones carcass corpse corpus corse [archaic] relics remains stiff
Examples
  • //medical students who train by using cadavers
First Known Use
circa 1500, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Latin, from cadere to fall
cadaver
noun

Synonyms