manikin

or man·ni·kin

[ man-i-kin ]

noun

1. a little man; dwarf; pygmy.
2. mannequin.
3. a model of the human body for teaching anatomy, demonstrating surgical operations, etc.

manikin

/ ˈmænɪkɪn /

noun

1. a little man; dwarf or child
2. 1. an anatomical model of the body or a part of the body, esp for use in medical or art instruction
   2. Also calledphantom an anatomical model of a fully developed fetus, for use in teaching midwifery or obstetrics
3. variant spellings of mannequin

Word History and Origins

Origin of manikin¹

1560–70; < Dutch manneken, equivalent to man man + -ken -kin. See mannequin

Word History and Origins

Origin of manikin¹

C17: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man

Example Sentences

One of them is a human-sized model, called a “manikin”.

From NewsForKids.net

Two of the manikin’s sensors will record radiation levels.

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One of them is a human-sized model, called a “manikin”.

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Two of the manikin’s sensors will record radiation levels.

From NewsForKids.net

ASU’s manikin is the first that can be used outdoors thanks to a unique, internal cooling channel.

From Washington Times