deceased
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1de·ceased

adjective \-ˈsēst\

Definition of DECEASED

: no longer living; especially : recently dead —used of persons

Examples of DECEASED

  1. <the recently deceased tenant was found by a concerned neighbor>

First Known Use of DECEASED

15th century

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

2deceased

noun
plural deceased

Definition of DECEASED

: a dead person <the will of the deceased>

First Known Use of DECEASED

1548

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

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