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 Within living systems, bioaccumulation is heavily influenced by the physiological, anatomical, and biochemical properties of living organisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 The anatomical response wasn’t enough, and Scotty soon died in a salty marsh. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 Those with anatomic pulmonary abnormalities or neuromuscular disorders. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Sep. 2026 Breasts Aren’t Mostly A Milk Gland The first surprise is anatomical. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
  1. physiological
  2. physical
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  • In his lab, Lowry has extensively explored the physiological mechanisms linking temperature and mental health.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
  • What makes kratom psychoactive are its alkaloids, which naturally occur in many flowering plants, contain nitrogen and have pronounced physiological effects on humans.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of physiological
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  • Read Full Review Designed to tie in the five elements and the five senses, this Greek idyll is built into a mountain and has a large spherical pool as its physical and spiritual center.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There is humiliation here, claustrophobia, physical vulnerability and an intimacy that occasionally brushes against the erotic.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of physical

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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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