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Cadaver
A dead body that is used for being dissected. To dissect is to separate into pieces for scientific examination. Medical students work with cadavers of human beings to learn about the human body. A cadaver is also known as a corpse. Cadaver comes from the Latin word "cadere" meaning "to fall." The reason for this is that a dead person falls from a standing position, or as many people say, "drops dead."
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