thanatology noun. [Ɵanǝ'tɒlǝdʒi] M19.
[from THANATO- + -LOGY.]
The branch of science that deals with death, its causes and phenomena, and (now) with the effects of approaching death and the needs of the terminally ill and their families.

■ thanato'logical adjective M19.

■ thanatologist noun (a) an expert in or student of thanatology; (b) an undertaker: E20.

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