thanatology
/ˌθænəˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of death, dying, and the psychological and social effects of death on individuals and communities.
- The university offers a course in thanatology for students interested in hospice care.
- Thanatology helps doctors and nurses support patients and their families at the end of life.
- She decided to study thanatology to better understand how people cope with grief.