noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of feigning death. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The death of part of an organism. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

anaphylactic shockapparent deathbattle fatiguecatalepsycomacombat fatigue

Etymology

From New Latin; by surface analysis, thanato- + -osis.

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