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mortuary science

mortuary science noun: the study of dead bodies through mortuary work; the scientific aspects of deathcare; broadly, all of the education and training for a funeral director.

Noun

mortuary science (uncountable)

  1. The study of dead bodies through mortuary work; the scientific aspects of deathcare; broadly, all of the education and training for a funeral director.
    • Holonym: thanatology

Words formed from mortuary science

Questions about mortuary science

What does mortuary science mean?
Mortuary science means the study of dead bodies through mortuary work; the scientific aspects of deathcare; broadly, all of the education and training for a funeral director.
What part of speech is mortuary science?
Mortuary science is a noun.

Words near mortuary science in the dictionary

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  2. mortuary chapel
  3. mortuary chapels
  4. mortuary pole
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  6. mortuary science
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  10. mortuusequusphobia
  11. Morty

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