decomposed body; decomposing corpse
Technical or formal term for a body in an advanced state of decomposition, often used in forensic or medical contexts.
The police discovered a decomposed body in the mountains.
死体 is a general term for a dead body, while 腐乱死体 specifically refers to a body that has undergone significant decomposition.
遺体 is a more respectful term for a dead body, often used in formal or funeral contexts, whereas 腐乱死体 is a clinical term emphasizing the state of decay.
Compound of 腐乱 (decomposition) and 死体 (dead body). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji directly reflect the meaning.