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
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
Of his first brush with gross anatomy: “One scene with people carrying legs over their shoulders to the sink to wash out the feces just turned my stomach, and I was done.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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