anatomical

adjective

variants also anatomic
Definition of anatomicalnext
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 By 2nd grade, kids see even more graphic, close-up anatomical drawings. — Kate Anderson, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 The sneakers provide all-day comfort with anatomical cushioning, arch support, and a cushy platform. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026 Within living systems, bioaccumulation is heavily influenced by the physiological, anatomical, and biochemical properties of living organisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 The anatomical response wasn’t enough, and Scotty soon died in a salty marsh. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
  1. physiological
  2. physical
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  • Her team’s meta-analysis found that activities that increase physiological arousal generally did not reduce anger, while relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, and slow breathing consistently helped.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The acute physiological response to heat is now well understood.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of physiological
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  • Apple Vision Pro proved particularly useful for judging the scale of sets before physical construction.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Since those moments Birmingham has occupied a central space in the physical and spiritual lineage of America's Civil Rights Movement.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of physical

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

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