morgue

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'morgue,' usually located in a hospital or mortuary, is a cold, sterile place where deceased bodies are stored until they are identified, studied for causes of death, or prepared for funerals.

Examples in Different Contexts

In database systems, the term 'morgue' might metaphorically describe where obsolete data entries or deprecated functions are stored. A database administrator might say, 'We've moved all the outdated records to the data morgue.'

Practice Scenarios

Crime Scene Investigation

Scenario:

These injuries don't quite match the story we've been told. We need to scrutinize every clue.

Response:

In the morgue, we can carry out a more detailed examination to get clear answers.

Medical

Scenario:

We need to determine the cause of death. Bring what you've observed to the formal examination.

Response:

I agree, the body should be moved to the morgue immediately to begin an autopsy.