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 woodcut birth figures contained in these books were not images drawn from observation—pregnant cadavers for anatomical drawing were hard to come by—but were instead abstracted diagrams of the chaotic diversity of laboring bodies.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Yet all four bones were ultimately placed in the correct anatomical position once they were laid in the grave.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
Removing the surrounding rock and exposing delicate anatomical details required years of careful work.
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Sanaa El-Sayed,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
The water-resistant kicks are made from recycled bottles, contain anti-microbial and anti-odor properties in the insole, and have the brand’s signature anatomical cushioning and arch support for superior comfort.
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Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Yet all four bones were ultimately placed in the correct anatomical position once they were laid in the grave.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
Removing the surrounding rock and exposing delicate anatomical details required years of careful work.
—
Sanaa El-Sayed,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
The water-resistant kicks are made from recycled bottles, contain anti-microbial and anti-odor properties in the insole, and have the brand’s signature anatomical cushioning and arch support for superior comfort.
—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
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That foundational research established that physiological signals can be voluntarily shaped with practice when immediate feedback is provided, which is the same principle behind today’s consumer HRV biofeedback tools.
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Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.
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Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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