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Definition of cadaver

cadaver

/kəˈdæv.ɚ/
ca · dav · er
Plural:cadavers
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Adjective:cadaveric
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cadaver Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A dead body, especially a human body preserved and used for medical dissection, anatomical study, or scientific research.

Example

"First-year medical students carefully studied the anatomy of the cadaver during their laboratory session."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'corpse' is the standard general term for a dead human body, 'cadaver' is used specifically in medical, anatomical, and forensic contexts for a body intended for dissection or scientific study.

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• Nearby Words

cacophony
cactus
cad
cadaver
caddie
caddisfly
caddy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle Ages from Latin 'cadaver' ('dead body'), derived from the verb 'cadere' ('to fall, sink, or perish').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cadaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cadaver
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