morbid anatomy
Britishnoun
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It is an invaluable study of morbid anatomy.
From Historical and Political Essays by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole
His early studies were directed chiefly to morbid anatomy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
From the time of the publication of Morgagni's researches, morbid anatomy became a recognized branch of the medical science, and the effect of the impetus thus given it has been steadily increasing since that time.
From A History of Science — Volume 4 by Williams, Henry Smith
According to them, literature is to be strictly 'scientific,' to confine itself to anatomy, and, it would appear, to morbid anatomy only.
From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George
Who ever visited a museum of morbid anatomy without a shudder?
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles
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