anatomist

noun

anat·​o·​mist ə-ˈna-tə-mist How to pronounce anatomist (audio)
1
: a specialist in anatomy
2
: one who analyzes minutely and critically
an anatomist of urban society

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But the virtual experience isn't the same, anatomist and cadaver-donation advocate Dr Vaishaly Bharambe told The Independent. Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024 These structures were first recognized in the 16th century by anatomist Gabriele Falloppio. Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Nov. 2024 The wandering nerve was apparent to the first anatomists, notably Galen, the Greek polymath who lived until around the year 216. R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024 The changes are part of an evolution in medical ethics that calls on anatomists to treat human specimens with the same dignity shown to living patients. Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anatomist 

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First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of anatomist was in 1543

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“Anatomist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anatomist. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

anatomist

noun
anat·​o·​mist ə-ˈnat-ə-məst How to pronounce anatomist (audio)
: a specialist in anatomy

Medical Definition

anatomist

noun
anat·​o·​mist ə-ˈnat-ə-məst How to pronounce anatomist (audio)
: a specialist in anatomy

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