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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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a dead body, esp. one used for medical research or instruction.
The cadavers were used in medical colleges for instruction in anatomy.- synonyms:
- body, corpse, remains
- similar words:
- carcass, skeleton, stiff, the dead
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body |
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| derivation: |
cadaveric (adj.) |
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