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
But the bulbous embellishment at the end of this viper’s tail is not a tumor or other growth imperfection, but rather one of nature’s trickiest anatomical lures.
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Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Based on the anatomical location, these marks appeared to reflect defleshing done by hominins.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Love scenes in the later books went further, often adding anatomical specificity.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
These anatomical changes can contribute to discomfort and pain during intercourse.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
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Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Based on the anatomical location, these marks appeared to reflect defleshing done by hominins.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Love scenes in the later books went further, often adding anatomical specificity.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
These anatomical changes can contribute to discomfort and pain during intercourse.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for anatomical
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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