morgue

nounmasculinetécnico/nɨkɾuˈtɛɾju/rare

ne·cro·té·ri·o

Definition

A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or autopsy; morgue.

The body was transferred to the morgue for autopsy.

The relatives identified the deceased at the morgue.

syn

Do grego 'nekrós' (morto) + 'therápeia' (tratamento), através do latim 'necrotērium'.