anatomical
/anəˈtɒmɪk(ə)l
/adjective
1Relating to bodily structure: anatomical abnormalities...
- To understand the supportive anatomical structures of the pelvis it is necessary to see the ligaments, as well.
- This means loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function.
- These stages involve a number of anatomical structures and muscle groups.
1.1Relating to the study of anatomy: anatomical lectures...
- Lawlor's equine subjects are informed by the mythical rather than the figurative or strictly anatomical study.
- During this period, Da Vinci also produced his first anatomical studies.
- Once a year in the early days, the body of an executed criminal would be handed over to the college for anatomical study.
Derivatives
anatomic
- There are both anatomic and physiological differences.
- This state of the art machine combines advanced metabolic imaging with high-resolution rapid anatomic imaging.
- He does a good job of making highly technical anatomic, developmental and cellular issues clear to the lay reader.
Origin
Late 16th century: from late Latin anatomicus, from anatomia (see anatomy), + -al.