thanatology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌθanəˈtɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the scientific study of death and the practices associated with it, including the study of the needs of the terminally ill and their families.

Derivatives

thanatological

adjective

thanatologist

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek thanatos 'death' + -logy