Meaning & Definition
noun
A dead body, especially a human body to be dissected.
The medical students were studying the cadaver in their anatomy class.
A dead body that is used for medical research or education.
The donation of a cadaver to science can help advance medical knowledge.
Any lifeless or dead body.
The police found a cadaver in the abandoned building.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'cadaver' meaning 'dead body'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cadaver dog:
A dog trained to locate human remains.
cadaveric spasm:
A form of postmortem muscle contraction.
cadaveric liver:
Liver harvested from a deceased donor.
Slang Meanings
Deceased person, often used in a humorous or dark context.
After that party, I felt like a total cadaver.
Someone who is very tired or inactive.
After the long hike, I felt like a cadaver.