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Cadaver vs Decedent - What's the difference?

cadaver | decedent |

As a noun cadaver

is cadaver.

As a verb decedent is

.

cadaver

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.

    • Synonyms

    * See also , * body * corpse

    Derived terms

    * cadaveric * cadaverine * cadaverous

    Related terms

    * cadence

    References

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    decedent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal, chiefly, US) A dead person.
    • “A check of the nightstands revealed large amounts of prescription medication in the decedent ’s name,” the coroner’s notes said, according to TMZ.com. — The Herald Sun'', ''‘Dangerous drug mix’ likely killed Brittany'', ''New York Post , December 23, 2009 5:27AM

    See also

    * deceased

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Removing; departing.
    • (Ash)
    English terms derived from Latin ----