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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
Yet all four bones were ultimately placed in the correct anatomical position once they were laid in the grave.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
Removing the surrounding rock and exposing delicate anatomical details required years of careful work.
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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.
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Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
2 June 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.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for anatomical
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
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While certain physiological systems do peak earlier in life, that peak can be actively extended through deliberate biological investments.
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Another type of hunger is hungry gut, relates to a genuine, physiological need to eat.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Doulas practice across the country to assist patients before, during, and after childbirth, particularly with their emotional and physical needs.
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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