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microanatomy

American

[mahy-kroh-uh-nat-uh-mee] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ əˈnæt ə mi /

noun

the branch of anatomy dealing with microscopic structures (gross anatomy ).

Other Word Forms

microanatomic adjective
microanatomical adjective
microanatomically adverb
microanatomist noun

Etymology

Origin of microanatomy

First recorded in 1895–1900; micro- + anatomy

Example Sentences

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Traditionally, studying the microanatomy of tissue has required that investigators obtain a thin slice of tissue for examination.

From Scientific American • Feb. 13, 2023

Having reviewed the anatomy and microanatomy of the urinary system, now is the time to focus on the physiology.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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