mummification
/ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun 2
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1
The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.
Mummification is not reserved exclusively for humans. Cats, dogs, and even crocodiles often get the same treatment—complete with animal-shaped coffins and painted faces.
2
The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement.
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Mummification is not reserved exclusively for humans. Cats, dogs, and even crocodiles often get the same treatment—complete with animal-shaped coffins and painted faces.
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What is the difference between cremation and mummification?
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