mummification /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun2 •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. — 1999 •The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement. formsmummifications
