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.

“Holonym: thanatology”

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Meanings

nounmortuary science (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 殯儀館學 /殡仪馆学
  • 殯儀館學 /殡仪馆学 (bìnyíguǎnxué)study of deceased bodies
Polish tanatologia
  • tanatologiastudy of deceased bodies
Portuguese ciências mortuárias
  • ciências mortuáriasstudy of deceased bodies
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APA

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MLA

“mortuary science.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mortuary%20science. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mortuary science,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mortuary%20science.

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