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
And that's similar to how the last step in human speech production is handled; earlier steps in the process break down our vocalizations into individual sounds, and a specific region of the brain is devoted to producing the right anatomical configuration to produce them.
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Chickens Are Miniature Dinosaurs Beyond the anatomical and molecular evidence, chickens exhibit behavioral and neurological traits that echo their prehistoric ancestry, according to a December 2011 article published in Historical Biology.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
But the anatomical details of Phosphatherium fossils found in Morocco are clear that the small mammal shared some key traits in common with elephants to the exclusion of other mammals, such as part of the upper jaw making up a border of the eye socket and enlarged lower incisor teeth.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Chickens Are Miniature Dinosaurs Beyond the anatomical and molecular evidence, chickens exhibit behavioral and neurological traits that echo their prehistoric ancestry, according to a December 2011 article published in Historical Biology.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
But the anatomical details of Phosphatherium fossils found in Morocco are clear that the small mammal shared some key traits in common with elephants to the exclusion of other mammals, such as part of the upper jaw making up a border of the eye socket and enlarged lower incisor teeth.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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More advanced systems even analyze physiological signals—like heart rate or breathing patterns—to gain a more nuanced understanding of emotional reactions, providing deeper insights into customer experience and price perception at the shelf, for example.—
Anton Timashev,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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This does not lend to a setting that supports the physiological birth process.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not having a big, physical presence down low, as well as someone who can block shots, rebound, run the floor, and be a constant lob threat, is a problem when Dončić is on the floor.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Studios plans to continue releasing Hong Kong Cinema Classics in both digital and physical formats beyond these initial offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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