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Cadavers

Description

A cadaver refers to a human body after death, intended for scientific or medical examination.

This term also encompasses deceased bodies that have been donated for research, teaching, or dissection.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A dead human body used for medical or anatomical study.

Sense 2:

Noun: Deceased bodies donated for scientific purposes.

Usages

Usage 1:

Medical students dissect cadavers to deepen their understanding of human anatomy.

Usage 2:

Forensic investigators examine cadavers to determine the cause of death.

Usage 3:

Many individuals choose to donate their bodies to science, allowing the utilization of their cadavers for research and educational purposes.

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