noun
- a dead human body, especially one used for medical study or research
Usage: medical/scientific
Examples
- Medical students study anatomy using cadavers in the laboratory.
- The cadaver was donated to science for research purposes.
- Forensic investigators examined the cadaver for evidence.
- The anatomy professor demonstrated on a cadaver during the lecture.
- Cadavers are preserved through embalming for educational use.
- The medical school received several cadaver donations this year.