Zoothapsis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zoothapsis is a noun meaning (archaic, nonce word) premature burial.
Meaning
(archaic, nonce word) premature burial.
Example Sentences
In Great Britain, where the custom is to keep the body above ground so long, that evidences of putrid decomposition usually present themselves before interment, but little danger can exist; and consequently, the subject of zoothapsis has scarcely received due attention from the medico-legal writers of that country.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humation, imposthumation, obruption, intombment, aspirement, necrohipposadism.
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