Decapitation
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Decapitation
Decapitation (pronounced: /ˌdɛkæpɪˈteɪʃən/) is the act of removing the head from the body. This can occur either due to natural disasters, accidents, or as a deliberate act of violence or execution.
Etymology
The term "decapitation" comes from the Latin decapitare, which is derived from de- meaning "down" or "away" and caput meaning "head".
Related Terms
- Beheading: A form of execution where the person is killed by having their head severed from their body.
- Guillotine: A device used for carrying out executions by beheading.
- Severance: The act of severing or the state of being severed.
- Capital punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decapitation
- Wikipedia's article - Decapitation
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