than·a·tol·o·gy (th n  -t l -j )n. The study of death and dying, especially in their psychological and social aspects. [Greek thanatos, death + -logy.] than a·to·logi·cal (-tl-j -kl) adj.than a·tolo·gist n. |
thanatology [ˌθænəˈtɒlədʒɪ]
n
the scientific study of death and the phenomena and practices relating to it
[from Greek thanatos death + -logy]
thanatology
the study of death or the dead. Also thanatism. — thanatological, adj.
See also: Death
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| Noun | 1. | thanatology - the branch of science that studies death (especially its social and psychological aspects) science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" |
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