mummification — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Broader terms

   embalming

   Examples

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   Mummification is not reserved exclusively for humans. Cats, dogs, and even crocodiles often get the same treatment—complete with animal-shaped coffins and painted faces.

2. The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Noun

1. a condition resembling that of a mummy

   Broader terms

   conditionstatus

   Examples

   bureaucratic mummification in red tape

2. (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color

   Synonyms

   dry gangrenecold gangrenemumification necrosis

   Broader terms

   gangrenesphacelusslough

3. embalmment and drying a dead body and wrapping it as a mummy

   Broader terms

   embalmment