noun
- a cast or mold made from a living body or object, especially for medical, artistic, or forensic purposes
- a reproduction or replica made from such a cast
Usage: medical/forensic term; from French
Usage: art/museum context
Examples
- The forensic team created a moulage of the wound to document the injury.
- Medical schools use moulages to teach students about skin conditions and injuries.
- The museum displayed a moulage of the ancient sculpture alongside the original artifact.
- Dental moulages help orthodontists plan treatment by capturing precise impressions of teeth.
- The artist made a moulage from the model's face to create a detailed bronze sculpture.