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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The team collected museum specimens for the brown rat, house mouse, Eastern grey squirrel, Eastern chipmunk, muskrat, white-footed mouse, fox squirrel and Southern flying squirrel, making anatomical measurements of each for statistical comparisons.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The study found that most current designs fail to reflect women’s distinct anatomical, biomechanical and life stage-specific needs.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The stretch laces provide the most secure fit, and inside, the sneaker has an insole with anatomical cushioning for the most comfort and support possible.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Plus, they’re made with anatomical cushioning that helps relieve pain from plantar fasciitis while supporting your arches.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The study found that most current designs fail to reflect women’s distinct anatomical, biomechanical and life stage-specific needs.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The stretch laces provide the most secure fit, and inside, the sneaker has an insole with anatomical cushioning for the most comfort and support possible.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Plus, they’re made with anatomical cushioning that helps relieve pain from plantar fasciitis while supporting your arches.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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