anatomical

variants also anatomic
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Recent Examples of anatomical The woodcut birth figures contained in these books were not images drawn from observation—pregnant cadavers for anatomical drawing were hard to come by—but were instead abstracted diagrams of the chaotic diversity of laboring bodies. Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 Yet all four bones were ultimately placed in the correct anatomical position once they were laid in the grave. 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 See All Example Sentences for anatomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
  • The future is continuous, connected, and grounded in real physiological data.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration says kratom produces stimulant effects in low doses and sedative effects in high doses, and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence.
    Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Only people whose physical condition prevents them from doing so would be allowed to receive assistance from a doctor or a nurse.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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