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
The surgeon will attempt to restore anatomic alignment of the wrist and usually use a metal plate and screws to hold the bones in place.
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
That doesn't reflect the real anatomical differences between male and female bodies.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
These include bodies omnipresent in art, like the classical body and the nude body; other kinds of bodies that are more often overlooked, like aging bodies and pregnant bodies; and still more that are universal, like the anatomical body.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Due to its anatomical structure, curly hair has a hard time holding onto hydration.
—Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2025
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
That doesn't reflect the real anatomical differences between male and female bodies.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
These include bodies omnipresent in art, like the classical body and the nude body; other kinds of bodies that are more often overlooked, like aging bodies and pregnant bodies; and still more that are universal, like the anatomical body.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Due to its anatomical structure, curly hair has a hard time holding onto hydration.
—Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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Its inspiration was the brain’s own, natural physiological functioning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2026
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Plaintiff was also harmed as a result of the stress of losing his job his health deteriorated causing major physiological damage.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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