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
Nevertheless, the bones show the subtle anatomical hallmarks of pterosaurs.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The Texas Funeral Services Commission, however, said that Capital Mortuary Services is not a licensed anatomical facility, and that those activities are unlawful under state health and safety codes, Bishop said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As some institutions got rid of their anatomical collections, Worden snapped them up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Deena considered everything, from the possibility of her baby carrying both male and female anatomical traits to a lab mix-up.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The Texas Funeral Services Commission, however, said that Capital Mortuary Services is not a licensed anatomical facility, and that those activities are unlawful under state health and safety codes, Bishop said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As some institutions got rid of their anatomical collections, Worden snapped them up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Deena considered everything, from the possibility of her baby carrying both male and female anatomical traits to a lab mix-up.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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At its heart, Shaky is a story about fighting to retain a youthful identity when faced with the diagnosis of a progressive illness and the physiological changes that accompany it.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Regular walks offer plenty of physiological and mental health benefits, research has shown.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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But he’s been airing these issues in public all year, to the point where rumors ran rampant about his mental and physical stability.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Aug. 2025
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In fact, his fade gave off the air of a mental rather than a physical difficulty, reminiscent of last year, when his trainer Pletcher’s pulling him from the 2024 Triple Crown series after his 15th place showing in the Kentucky Derby.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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