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
Nevertheless, the bones show the subtle anatomical hallmarks of pterosaurs.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The Texas Funeral Services Commission, however, said that Capital Mortuary Services is not a licensed anatomical facility, and that those activities are unlawful under state health and safety codes, Bishop said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As some institutions got rid of their anatomical collections, Worden snapped them up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Deena considered everything, from the possibility of her baby carrying both male and female anatomical traits to a lab mix-up.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The Texas Funeral Services Commission, however, said that Capital Mortuary Services is not a licensed anatomical facility, and that those activities are unlawful under state health and safety codes, Bishop said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As some institutions got rid of their anatomical collections, Worden snapped them up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Deena considered everything, from the possibility of her baby carrying both male and female anatomical traits to a lab mix-up.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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So while many people may feel anxious on Mondays, only those with already high physiological stress seem to carry that anxiety into their biology, in the form of elevated long-term cortisol.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
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Discomfort also contributes to physiological learning.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Regular physical activity can decrease LDL cholesterol levels.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Significant resources were invested in the ball players’ physical and mental development, but credit must also be given to natural abilities and genetics.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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