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anatomy

/əˈnætəmi/

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noun

The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

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"The anatomy of a flower, studied in biology class, showed how its parts worked together. "

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The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.

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"Animal anatomy is also called zootomy; vegetable anatomy, phytotomy; and human anatomy, anthropotomy."

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A treatise or book on anatomy.

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"The medical student used the anatomy textbook to study the human body. "

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(by extension) The act of dividing anything, corporeal or intellectual, for the purpose of examining its parts.

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"The anatomy of the problem was carefully studied, separating its different aspects to find a solution. "

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The form of an individual.

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"The anatomy of a typical classroom, with its desks and whiteboard, is usually fairly standard. "

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The human body, especially in reference to the private parts.

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"The doctor studied the anatomy of the patient's reproductive organs. "

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noun

A skeleton, or dead body.

Examples :

"The medical student studied the anatomy of the preserved frog in class. "

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The physical or functional organization of an organism, or part of it.

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"The anatomy of the human heart is complex, but learning about its parts helps us understand how it functions. "

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