gross anatomy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gross anatomy
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Growing up in the small farm town of Edgewood, Iowa, Dr. Perrinjaquet has been a dedicated vegan “since I studied gross anatomy in medical school.”
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021
Egbe abandoned his studies for weeks, imagining his friend standing by the door each time he approached the gross anatomy room.
From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2021
The “first cut” in a gross anatomy class, when a student uses a scalpel to slice into the skin of a cadaver, is a nerve-wracking experience for anyone embarking on a medical career.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2020
“It can look innovative to switch to virtual anatomy teaching, but you can be really innovative teaching in the gross anatomy lab.”
From National Geographic • Jul. 29, 2016
By then, Phineas's actual brain was long gone, but Dr. Harlow knew enough gross anatomy to calculate that the iron had passed through the very front of the left frontal cortex.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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