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cadaver

/kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A dead body, often used in anatomical studies.

    - "The medical students studied the cadaver in the lab."
    - "The forensic team examined the cadaver to determine the cause of death."

Pronunciation
  1. /kəˈdævɚ/



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Synonyms

body , corpse
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cadaver
rave-revere , grave , wave
Variants
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cadaver , cadaveric , cadavers
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'cadaveris' meaning 'dead body'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'cadaver' comes from the Latin word 'cadaveris', which means 'dead body'.

  2. In some cultures, it is believed that the dead body must be treated with respect and dignity, even after death.

  3. Anatomical studies using cadavers have led to many medical breakthroughs and advancements.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anatomy: The scientific study of the structure and function of the body.

  2. Forensics: The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes.


Culture
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In literature and art, cadavers have been used as symbols of death and mortality. In some cultures, they have been used for spiritual and religious practices.

How to Memorize "cadaver"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a dead body lying on a table in a lab or morgue.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cadaver' with the word 'dead body'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cadaver' as 'C-Dead-A-Very-Body'.


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