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
Plus, they’re made with anatomical cushioning that helps relieve pain from plantar fasciitis while supporting your arches.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The technique consisted of inserting fine needles into the skin at specific anatomical grid points, according to the NIH.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Featuring anatomical seaming, sculptural denim and fluid satin, the collection draws inspiration from such icons as Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Sofia Coppola, Zoë Kravitz and Paltrow, alongside the downtown style energy of the’90s.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Thanks to these anatomical innovations, the Prince Creek birds (apart from the flightless hesperornithines) would have been capable of flying great distances to the Arctic to breed.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The technique consisted of inserting fine needles into the skin at specific anatomical grid points, according to the NIH.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Featuring anatomical seaming, sculptural denim and fluid satin, the collection draws inspiration from such icons as Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Sofia Coppola, Zoë Kravitz and Paltrow, alongside the downtown style energy of the’90s.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Thanks to these anatomical innovations, the Prince Creek birds (apart from the flightless hesperornithines) would have been capable of flying great distances to the Arctic to breed.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anatomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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Understanding the careful examination of a complete picture of how fatty acid works in the distinct physiological context of mice, and then human skin, would be necessary before applying it to humans.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The biannual time shift tends to affect peoples’ circadian rhythms — the body’s 24-hour clock — which regulate several physiological processes.—
Hannah Poukish
October 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Is basketball good for your physical health?—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In this case, the donation is a physical piece of equipment, and the money can’t be diverted to something else, Obayashi said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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