ANATOMICAL Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

anatomical

adjective

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Definition of anatomical

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 On Tuesday, June 16, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) published an anatomic pathology document undertaken by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine on X. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Faux wood midsoles, thick, stretchy straps, and anatomical cushioning come together in this wear-anywhere summer sandal. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for anatomical

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Identical temperature and workload can lead to entirely different physiological responses.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Some blood sugar triggers are physiological and may vary from person to person, including hormonal changes and circadian rhythms.

— Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026

Definition of physiological

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The task force points out that the physical environment and forces of nature can affect drones’ performance disproportionately.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
In a handwritten criminal complaint, Patty’s ex-wife described a disturbing physical altercation that allegedly left her with a swollen arm, neck pain and a bump on her head.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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