"thanatechnology" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thanatechnologies [plural]
Etymology: From thanato- + technology. Etymology templates: {{af|en|thanato-|technology}} thanato- + technology Head templates: {{en-noun}} thanatechnology (plural thanatechnologies)
  1. (uncommon) Communication technology that can be used for death education, grief counseling, and thanatology research. Tags: uncommon Related terms: grief tech
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