zootomy
Americannoun
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the anatomy, especially the comparative anatomy, of animals.
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the dissection of animals.
noun
Other Word Forms
- zootomic adjective
- zootomical adjective
- zootomically adverb
- zootomist noun
Etymology
Origin of zootomy
From the New Latin word zōotomia, dating back to 1655–65. See zoo-, -tomy
Example Sentences
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Theriot′omy, the dissection of beasts, zootomy.
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Zootomy, zō-ot′ō-mi, n. the dissection of animals: comparative anatomy.—adjs.
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Special attention is given to the study by scientific methods, laboratory practice, microscopic study and practical zoötomy.
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The study of the structure of animals is called zootomy.
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Zootomy and moral suasion are not homogeneous, analogous, nor indigenous.
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