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RESURRECTIONIST

\ɹɪsəɹˈɛkʃənˌɪst], \ɹɪsəɹˈɛkʃənˌɪst], \ɹ_ɪ_s_ə_ɹ_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n_ˌɪ_s_t]\

Definitions of RESURRECTIONIST

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A grave-robber.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

An individual who violates the sanctuary of the grave to obtain subjects for dissection.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

n. One who disinters and steals bodies from the grave for dissection.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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