anatomical
adjective
an·a·tom·i·cal
ˌa-nə-ˈtä-mi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly anatomic
: of or relating to anatomy or the body structure of organisms
anatomical studies/structures/mechanisms
The mollusks are divided according to common anatomical traits into seven classes …—
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. Gilmer
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. GilmerMayberg has been mapping anatomical areas of the brain that are either hyperactive or inactive in depressed men and women.—Siddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha MukherjeeDiabetes mellitus is characterized by a broad array of physiologic and anatomic abnormalities, but its most notable feature is disturbed glucose metabolism, which results in inappropriate hyperglycemia.—George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
anatomically
adverb
… in Africa and possibly in the Middle East, anatomically modern humans were evolving.
—Rick Gore
Rick Gore
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But these anatomical differences and the resulting impact haven’t been studied enough yet for all of this to be more than a theory.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite their differences in hunting behavior, both share similar anatomical features, such as large, powerful bodies and formidable chelicerae used for capturing prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The anatomical cushioned insoles, stretchy side panels, and padded collars make these Nova slip-ons a dream for long travel days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
The anatomical basics will allow artists to restore long-extinct animals from the bones up, out to the tiny details of the living creature.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite their differences in hunting behavior, both share similar anatomical features, such as large, powerful bodies and formidable chelicerae used for capturing prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The anatomical cushioned insoles, stretchy side panels, and padded collars make these Nova slip-ons a dream for long travel days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
The anatomical basics will allow artists to restore long-extinct animals from the bones up, out to the tiny details of the living creature.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anatomical
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anatomical. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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