anatomical

adjective

variants also anatomic
Definition of anatomicalnext
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 In evolutionary terms, this type of transformation is related to the set of anatomical changes that would later prove fundamental to the success of archosaurs. — The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 CT scans showed that the hyoid bones were still intact with no evidence of fractures and in their correct anatomical position. — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 These species are distantly related, yet have different functional and anatomical traits. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 The sunken hallway of Georgetown University’s Medical Dental Building, home to its anatomical donor program, is unnervingly cheerful. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
  1. physiological
  2. physical
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  • The gradual accumulation of these substances in the body can disrupt normal physiological functions, ultimately leading to disease, impaired health, and, in severe cases, death.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This can happen due to natural physiological changes to hormones that happen during breastfeeding and menopause.
    — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of physiological
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  • If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech?
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His best explanations for this are pressure from shareholders to prioritize immediate returns over long-term investments, and years of obsession with digital that came at the expense of physical retail.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of physical

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