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This is a trial run for an article on Zontanecrology.

Zontanecrology
Zontanecrology is a semi-jocular term for the scientific study of the undead.

Etymology
The word comes from the greek zontanos, meaning "living"; necros, meaning dead, and ology meaning study of. It is not known exactly who first coined the phrase, or when. Before the set phrase 'zontanecrology' was used, those who knew of the study would often refer to it as 'vistanecrology' (probably from a corruption of the latin prefix 'vie-' meaning 'life') or simply 'Undeadology'.

History
The concept of zontanecrology almost certainly originated in the USA, where the majority of people claiming to be zontanecrologists currently live. It has now spread to parts of Britain, mainland Europe and even as far as Australia, although remains a fairly cultish concept known only in specific circles.