noun
- dead human bodies, especially those used for medical study or research
Usage: medical/scientific context
Examples
- Medical students study anatomy using cadavers in the laboratory.
- The forensic team examined the cadavers to determine the cause of death.
- Cadavers are preserved through embalming for educational purposes.
- The anatomy professor demonstrated surgical techniques on cadavers.
- Research on cadavers has advanced our understanding of human physiology.
- The medical school received a donation of cadavers for student training.