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anatomist

/əˈnæt.ə.mɪst/
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Adverb:anatomically
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Plural:anatomists
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Adjective:anatomical
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1

A scientist or medical specialist who studies the physical structure and organization of the bodies of humans, animals, or other living organisms, typically through dissection and observation.

Example

"The renowned anatomist published a comprehensive atlas detailing the human nervous system."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French anatomiste or Medieval Latin anatomista, ultimately from Ancient Greek anatomē ('dissection'), formed from ana- ('up') and temnein ('to cut').

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