THANATOLOGY

thanatology

(noun) the branch of science that studies death (especially its social and psychological aspects)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thanatology (usually uncountable, plural thanatologies)

The scientific study of death and the practices associated with it, including the study of the needs of the terminally ill and their families.

Source: Wiktionary


Than`a*tol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy.]

Definition: A description, or the doctrine, of death. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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