HealthAugust 17, 2026

cadaveric

kuh-DAV-uh-rik

Definition

Relating to or derived from a dead body, specifically used in medicine to refer to organs harvested after a donor's death.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'cadaver' (corpse), which itself comes from the verb 'cadere' (to fall). The term entered English in the 19th century as a medical adjective to describe physical remains.

In the news

The Minister explains that Turkey faces a shortage of 'cadaveric' organ donations, meaning organs donated by individuals after they have passed away, which are essential for transplantation.

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