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cadavers

[/kəˈdævərz/]
nounpl: cadavers
cadáveres
1. Dead bodies, especially of humans
The medical students studied cadavers in anatomy class.
Os estudantes de medicina estudaram cadáveres na aula de anatomia.
2. Human remains used for scientific or educational purposes
Cadavers are essential for training surgeons.
Cadáveres são essenciais para treinar cirurgiões.
Synonyms
corpsesbodiesremainsdead bodies
Antonyms
living beingsorganisms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cadáveres
Standard usage in medical and academic contexts
Portugal
cadáveres
Standard usage, same as Brazil
São Paulo
cadáveres
Common in medical schools and anatomy labs

Related Idioms & Phrases

cadaver dog - cão treinado para localizar cadáveres
cadaver dissection - dissecação de cadáver
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