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
However, the underlying neurological mechanisms and anatomical changes that come with overworking have yet to be fully understood, the researchers noted.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
This resemblance results from a phenomenon known as convergent evolution: when species from different lineages develop similar anatomical features to adapt to the same environment.
—Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
Nevertheless, monotremes can help scientists better understand the earliest stages of mammalian evolution, says Guillermo Rougier, a researcher in anatomical sciences and neurobiology at Kentucky’s University of Louisville who also wasn't involved in the study.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
Lisa references confused nerve endings and anatomical identity crises.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
This resemblance results from a phenomenon known as convergent evolution: when species from different lineages develop similar anatomical features to adapt to the same environment.
—Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
Nevertheless, monotremes can help scientists better understand the earliest stages of mammalian evolution, says Guillermo Rougier, a researcher in anatomical sciences and neurobiology at Kentucky’s University of Louisville who also wasn't involved in the study.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
Lisa references confused nerve endings and anatomical identity crises.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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This mismatch could explain why some AI companionships intensify feelings of loneliness or heartache over time: the body is asking for the physiological correlates of love and receiving none.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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They are associated with a 39% increase in depression, 42% increase in stress and anxiety and 23% increase in physiological health problems.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The environmental scientist will help check the quality of local rivers, lakes and streams by testing water for physical, chemical and biological factors.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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In early-stage venture capital and startup formation—especially in deep tech and physical AI—the hardest problems cannot be solved in isolation.—
Nate Williams,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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