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thanatology

/ˌθæn.əˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌθæn.əˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruРаздел науки, изучающий смерть, особенно с акцентом на её социальные и психологические аспекты.

The branch of science that studies death, particularly focusing on its social and psychological aspects.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    The scientific study of death, dying, and the psychological and social aspects associated with it.

    ruТанатология

    • She specialized in thanatology to help families cope with grief.
    • The conference on thanatology explored new approaches to end-of-life care.
    • Thanatology examines how different cultures view death and mourning.
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