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 the anatomical details of Phosphatherium fossils found in Morocco are clear that the small mammal shared some key traits in common with elephants to the exclusion of other mammals, such as part of the upper jaw making up a border of the eye socket and enlarged lower incisor teeth.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
The anatomical footbeds offer support without adding unnecessary bulk to your suitcase.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
For additional correction, fat transfer disguises anatomical and age-related hollowness of the tear trough, smoothing the transition between the under-eye and cheek.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
The anatomical footbeds offer support without adding unnecessary bulk to your suitcase.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
For additional correction, fat transfer disguises anatomical and age-related hollowness of the tear trough, smoothing the transition between the under-eye and cheek.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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 21 Apr. 2025.
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