ANATOMIC Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

anatomical

adjective

variants also anatomic

as in physiological

of or relating to the structure of living bodies or their parts The scan revealed some anatomical abnormalities in the patient's brain.

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Recent Examples of anatomical Removing the surrounding rock and exposing delicate anatomical details required years of careful work. —

Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 The water-resistant kicks are made from recycled bottles, contain anti-microbial and anti-odor properties in the insole, and have the brand’s signature anatomical cushioning and arch support for superior comfort. —

Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 2 June 2026 Ironically, the death roll is actually a compensation for the crocodile’s many anatomical limitations. —

Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 But the new Shuvosauridae specimen appeared just slightly different, says Alan Turner, a professor of anatomical sciences at Stony Brook University and leader of the team that discovered the remains. —

Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomical

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The highest stadium is Estadio Azteca in Mexico at 2,200m (7,218ft), which provides aerodynamic challenges in addition to physiological ones.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026