ANATOMIC Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

anatomical

adjective

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Definition of anatomical

as in physiological

of or relating to the structure of living bodies or their parts The scan revealed some anatomical abnormalities in the patient's brain.

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Recent Examples of anatomical The sunken hallway of Georgetown University’s Medical Dental Building, home to its anatomical donor program, is unnervingly cheerful. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Retzius made many anatomical discoveries in a distinguished career. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Genetic, anatomical and acoustic analyses confirmed that the monkey is a species that might have diverged from its closest relative around 4 to 6 million years ago. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The finding challenges long-standing anatomical assumptions and links spinal lymphatic dysfunction to neurological disorders and vertebral degeneration, reframing just how central this network is to whole-body health. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomical

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Rapid weight loss is a physiological stressor that can push hair follicles prematurely out of their growth phase and into a resting phase.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Behavioral and physiological ecologist Ken Armitage, who died in 2022, began his marmot research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in 1962.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of physiological

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But the curve seems to settle at around 33, where even the most experienced of centre-backs lose appeal due to a drop-off in their physical capabilities and pace.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Businesses and nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to cover physical damages and may also qualify for loans to help cover financial losses resulting from the bad weather.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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