anatomical
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Etymology
Origin of anatomical
1580–90; < Late Latin anatomic ( us ) (< Greek anatomikós; see anatomy, -ic) + -al 1
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It is similar to facial recognition technology on phones, but recognises important and often hidden anatomical structures instead.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the medical school will also establish an annual financial-aid scholarship for medical students "in appreciation and in honour of all of our anatomical donors," the letter states.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Squint, and it looks like an Art Deco anatomical illustration of our intestinal piping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Other unusual anatomical features in the remains do not match those seen in previously described mosasaurs, suggesting the animal could represent a species that is new to science.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Grant was astonished to discover that he was suddenly denied access to the anatomical specimens he needed to conduct his research.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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