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| autopsy |
a superficial and surgical examination of a corpse, usu. to find the cause of death. [1/2 definitions] |
| bier |
a frame or stand on which a corpse, sometimes in a coffin, is laid prior to burial. |
| body |
a dead body of a human being; corpse. [1/7 definitions] |
| body bag |
a zippered bag, usu. rubber, used to transport a human corpse. |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. [1/2 definitions] |
| cremate |
to burn to ashes (esp. a human corpse in a funeral). |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. [1/3 definitions] |
| grave1 |
any final resting place of a corpse. [1/4 definitions] |
| lie in state |
of a corpse, to be exhibited in public prior to burial so that others may pay their respects. |
| mummy |
a corpse preserved by embalming, esp. one embalmed and wrapped by or in the manner of the ancient Egyptians. |
| remains |
a dead body; corpse. [1/4 definitions] |
| shroud |
a wrap for a corpse; winding sheet. [2/6 definitions] |
| stiff |
(slang) a corpse. [1/13 definitions] |
| vampire |
a legendary being, often said to be a revived corpse, that preys on people in order to suck out their blood. [1/3 definitions] |
| winding sheet |
a cloth in which a corpse is wrapped for burial; shroud. |
| zombie |
a spell or supernatural force that, according to voodoo belief and legend, can enter a corpse, return life to it, and then control its actions. [3/5 definitions] |
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