gross anatomy

American  

noun

1. the branch of anatomy that deals with structures that can be seen with the naked eye.

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Etymology

Origin of gross anatomy

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

At most medical schools, gross anatomy courses last 100 hours, three times the length of most first-year courses.

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