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cadaver

ca·dav·er [ kə-ˈda-vər]

cadaver

noun

[kə-ˈda-vər]

Definition of cadaver

: a dead body
especially : one intended for dissection

Other Words from cadaver

cadaveric \ kə-ˈdav-rik , -ˈda-və- \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Synonyms

Recent Examples on the Web

//WESH-Channel 2 reports that the lake became an area of interest after the Kesse family investigator’s cadaver dog indicated something was in the lake.
— Katie Rice, orlandosentinel.com, "Deputies investigating new tip in Jennifer Kesse case," 9 Nov. 2019
//Investigators believe that because the cadaver dog, Molly, told them so.
— Peter Van Sant, CBS News, "Solving the mystery behind the disappearance of Kelly Dwyer," 2 Nov. 2019
//An anonymous caller contacted Campbell’s family and said that the woman could be buried in a wall of a closet in the apartment complex, which led police to use cadaver dogs to find her body, NBC Los Angeles reported at the time.
— Phil Helsel, NBC News, "California man gets 11 years in death of roommate found in wall years after she disappeared," 9 Oct. 2019
//Burrows and her colleagues examined the eye muscles in the cadavers of six dogs and two wolves.
— Jeremy Rehm, latimes.com, "Poignant puppy-dog eyes are a product of domestication, researchers say," 17 June 2019
//Burrows and her colleagues examined the eye muscles in the cadavers of six dogs and two wolves.
— NBC News, "Scientists take a peek behind those sad puppy dog eyes," 17 June 2019
//Nonetheless, the students typically regard the cadavers as patients, often their first patient, Alvarado said.
— Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, "Arizona is a hotbed for the cadaver industry, and potential donors have plenty of options," 10 June 2019
//Students can view donated MRI and CT scans, which include cadavers, the human heart, animal anatomy and skulls.
— John Benson, cleveland.com, "Holy Name High School unveils new chem lab and science-based Anatomage Table," 12 Sep. 2019
//The bone pieces used for the grafts may come from the patients’ own bodies or from cadavers, as well as from various synthetics.
— Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, "How Scientists Are Using Eggshells to Grow New Bone," 18 July 2019

First Known Use of cadaver

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cadaver

Latin, from cadere to fall

Dictionary Entries near cadaver

More Synonyms and Antonyms ofcadaver

Synonyms of cadaver

a dead body

medical students who train by using cadavers

Synonyms for cadaver

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More Definitions forcadaver

cadaver

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cadaver

formal : a dead body

cadaver

noun

ca·dav·er | \ kə-ˈda-vər \

Kids Definition of cadaver

: corpse

cadaver

noun

ca·dav·er | \ kə-ˈdav-ər \

plural cadavers also cadavera\ -ə-rə \

Medical Definition of cadaver

: a dead body specifically : one intended for use in medical education or research