cadaver
Translation
cadaver, corpse
Examples
Medical students study the human cadaver.
Medical students study the human cadaver.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cadaver a dead human body Medical students study the human cadaver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corpse, body, remains
Etymology
From Latin 'cadere', meaning 'to fall'. A body is something that has 'fallen'.
Memory Tips
Think of the Latin root 'cadere' (to fall). A dead body is one that has 'fallen'.