as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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The labia minora, like other parts of female reproductive anatomy, have never been thoroughly researched.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2025
The answer lies in both its anatomy and the rocks it was found in.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
By finding patterns in how different people age—and respond to interventions—AI can help customize treatments to an individual’s anatomy, lifestyle, and risk profile.
—Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
There are notable differences in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and genetics between laboratory animals and people.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2025
The answer lies in both its anatomy and the rocks it was found in.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
By finding patterns in how different people age—and respond to interventions—AI can help customize treatments to an individual’s anatomy, lifestyle, and risk profile.
—Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
There are notable differences in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and genetics between laboratory animals and people.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
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But since their places were confirmed on Monday, almost half have gotten rid of their holdings, whether by selling the coins or transferring them to different wallets, a WIRED analysis shows.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Although my skin’s spots improved—from 9 percent to 12 percent—compared to my previous analysis, my numbers were down in every other category, including wrinkles.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Historically, animal dissection laid the groundwork for early medicine, and breakthroughs from animal research have helped lead to polio vaccines, the preventative HIV medication PrEP, and treatments for Parkinson’s disease.—
Rachel Fobar,
Vox,
14 May 2025
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He was diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare condition in which a tear forms in a coronary artery and causes blockage.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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