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
In Victorian London, the proprietors of anatomical displays were sometimes prosecuted for indecency.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
For instance, his anatomical studies not only advanced scientific understanding but also directly informed his artistic depictions of the human form.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
That could be a wearable device that uses ultrasound imaging to automatically locate the anatomical target and then delivers the FUS dose: All the patient would have to do is put on the device and turn it on.
—Sangeeta S. Chavan, IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2025
Our study is the first to extensively explore genomic and anatomical variation in these animals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
For instance, his anatomical studies not only advanced scientific understanding but also directly informed his artistic depictions of the human form.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
That could be a wearable device that uses ultrasound imaging to automatically locate the anatomical target and then delivers the FUS dose: All the patient would have to do is put on the device and turn it on.
—Sangeeta S. Chavan, IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2025
Our study is the first to extensively explore genomic and anatomical variation in these animals.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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In situations such as receiving critical feedback or navigating interpersonal conflict, the brain may default to a threat state, triggering physiological and cognitive responses akin to fight-or-flight.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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That’s a physiological issue (as opposed to a disease) known as blossom-end rot.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Draper repositioned from defining her thesis as childcare to the future of family, which includes the physical health and financial health of families, among other applications.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Managers can also address employees’ physical needs during change implementation.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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