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
Using high-resolution scans of the child’s cranium and jaw, scientists now propose that the individual possessed anatomical traits of both Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapiens.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Working with so few anatomical details, she was left confused.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This rigorous evaluation involves masters of the field guiding the candidate through cases step by step, incorporating clinical scenarios, MRIs, X-rays, CT scans, and occasionally anatomical models.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Was the anatomical heart ice sculpture always part of the vision?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Working with so few anatomical details, she was left confused.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This rigorous evaluation involves masters of the field guiding the candidate through cases step by step, incorporating clinical scenarios, MRIs, X-rays, CT scans, and occasionally anatomical models.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Was the anatomical heart ice sculpture always part of the vision?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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Comforting interactions not only alleviate stress in the moment but also support long-term health by reducing the physiological impact of anxiety and fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The data didn’t lie — scientists identified physiological patterns that aligned with the fluctuation of key pregnancy hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Farrell was a heavy favorite due to his complete physical transformation in The Penguin, becoming barely recognizable to play villainous Oswald.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With a mix of humor and introspection, Turturro’s speech reflected on his experiences taking care of his late brother with mental challenges and physical illness.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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