noun
anatomy
uh-NAT-uh-mee/əˈnætəmi/
The internal structure of a body and the study of that structure.
The torso model reveals the internal anatomy of the human body.
Etymology
Literally “cutting up,” anatomy named dissection and the knowledge gained through it. The word also came to name what dissection revealed: the structure and arrangement of a body and its parts.
In context
This includes a detailed look at the anatomy of the udder, its internal structure, and the physiology behind its function.
More examples
- She studies anatomy before beginning clinical training.
- The article explores the anatomy of a successful negotiation.
- Comparing the animals' anatomies reveals their different adaptations.
Forms
anatomy · anatomies
anatomical adjective — Relating to the structure of a body.
Similar words
- structure
- Broader; can concern organization without biological study.
- physiology
- Studies bodily function rather than primarily bodily structure.