zootomy

American

[zoh-ot-uh-mee] / zoʊˈɒt ə mi /

noun

the anatomy, especially the comparative anatomy, of animals.
the dissection of animals.

zootomy British

/ zəʊˈɒtəmɪ /

noun

the branch of zoology concerned with the dissection and anatomy of animals

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Origin of zootomy

From the New Latin word zōotomia, dating back to 1655–65. See zoo-, -tomy

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The study of the structure of animals is called zootomy.

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