Definition of "exhumation" [ex•hu•ma•tion]

• The act of digging up that which has been buried. (noun)

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• "The most famous case of exhumation is that of Mercy Brown of Exeter, whose brother Edwin had contracted tuberculosis."
• "It wasn't until that local historical interest resulted in exhumation of an"
• "“Did you come here to tell me what you found?” she asked, and I realized she was referring to the exhumation."