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a dead human body, typically used for medical or scientific purposes such as dissection or research
- The anatomy students carefully dissected the cadaver as part of their medical training, studying the intricate structures of the human body.
- Forensic scientists examined the cadaver to determine the cause of death and gather evidence for criminal investigations.
- Medical researchers rely on donated cadavers to advance knowledge in fields such as anatomy, pathology, and surgery.
- The morgue stored several unidentified cadavers awaiting identification and proper handling for burial or cremation.
- In ancient civilizations, rituals involving the preservation and burial of cadavers played significant roles in religious beliefs and cultural practices.