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anatomical

/ˌæn.əˈtɑː.mɪ.kəl/
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1

Relating to bodily structure or the scientific study of the physical structure of organisms.

Example

"Medical students spend months studying detailed anatomical charts of the human nervous system."

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anarchy
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anatomist
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, this word derives via Late Latin from the Ancient Greek 'anatomikos' (relating to dissection), formed from 'ana-' (up) and 'temnein' (to cut).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anatomical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anatomical
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