anatomical

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Recent Examples of anatomical On Tuesday, June 16, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) published an anatomic pathology document undertaken by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine on X. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Faux wood midsoles, thick, stretchy straps, and anatomical cushioning come together in this wear-anywhere summer sandal. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for anatomical
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Adjective
  • The physiological toll of emotional distress In our interviews, women who developed preeclampsia often emphasized how their emotions contributed to their pregnancy complications.
    Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Ultimately, a leader's perception dictates outcomes, making physiological well-being crucial for clear judgment.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • The task force points out that the physical environment and forces of nature can affect drones’ performance disproportionately.
    Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • In a handwritten criminal complaint, Patty’s ex-wife described a disturbing physical altercation that allegedly left her with a swollen arm, neck pain and a bump on her head.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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