anatomical
adjective
an·a·tom·i·cal
ˌa-nə-ˈtä-mi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly anatomic
: of or relating to anatomy or the body structure of organisms
anatomical studies/structures/mechanisms
The mollusks are divided according to common anatomical traits into seven classes …—
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. Gilmer
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. GilmerMayberg has been mapping anatomical areas of the brain that are either hyperactive or inactive in depressed men and women.—Siddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha MukherjeeDiabetes mellitus is characterized by a broad array of physiologic and anatomic abnormalities, but its most notable feature is disturbed glucose metabolism, which results in inappropriate hyperglycemia.—George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
anatomically
adverb
… in Africa and possibly in the Middle East, anatomically modern humans were evolving.
—Rick Gore
Rick Gore
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For instance, his anatomical studies not only advanced scientific understanding but also directly informed his artistic depictions of the human form.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
That could be a wearable device that uses ultrasound imaging to automatically locate the anatomical target and then delivers the FUS dose: All the patient would have to do is put on the device and turn it on.
—Sangeeta S. Chavan, IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2025
Our study is the first to extensively explore genomic and anatomical variation in these animals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
With measurements from the eye, researchers were able to create both anatomical and perceptual models to simulate humpback whale perception.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2025
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David Henkin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
That could be a wearable device that uses ultrasound imaging to automatically locate the anatomical target and then delivers the FUS dose: All the patient would have to do is put on the device and turn it on.
—Sangeeta S. Chavan, IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2025
Our study is the first to extensively explore genomic and anatomical variation in these animals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
With measurements from the eye, researchers were able to create both anatomical and perceptual models to simulate humpback whale perception.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anatomical
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anatomical. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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