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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Lisa references confused nerve endings and anatomical identity crises.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
There are lots of benefits to the Astral Sphere’s more anatomical shape—the extra room between your eye and the lens can reduce the risk of fogging, as well as increase clarity and comfort.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
Amber entombment preserved fine anatomical details — crucial for identifying convergent skull traits — yet also constrains phylogenetic resolution, since only cranial material is available.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
What was most striking about the ant was its unusual anatomical features.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
There are lots of benefits to the Astral Sphere’s more anatomical shape—the extra room between your eye and the lens can reduce the risk of fogging, as well as increase clarity and comfort.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
Amber entombment preserved fine anatomical details — crucial for identifying convergent skull traits — yet also constrains phylogenetic resolution, since only cranial material is available.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
What was most striking about the ant was its unusual anatomical features.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anatomical. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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