Synonyms of anatomy

anatomy

noun

ə-ˈna-tə-mē 

as in analysis

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole

a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• analysis
• examination
• investigation
• dissection
• inspection
• assessment
• anatomizing
• breakdown
• evaluation
• deconstruction
• assay
• diagnosis
• classification
• inventory
• cataloging
• scrutiny
• categorization
• codification
• indexing
• arrangement
• assortment
• segmentation
• tabulation
• enumeration
• reduction
• subdivision
• muster
• itemization
• division
• separation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integration
• synthesis
• consolidation
• aggregation
• unification
• assimilation
• amalgamation
• agglomeration
• coalescence
• conglomeration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anatomy

Rather, the state may employ executioners with limited technical expertise and often no experience in basic anatomy or medical care. — Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

The neck is compact and a lot of critical anatomy runs through a small space. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Each portion of the exhibit has illustrated diagrams detailing that part of the human anatomy. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Knoepfler is a professor of cell biology and human anatomy at UC Davis School of Medicine and author of Lab Dish, a STAT column about regenerative medicine. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026