ANATOMICAL Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

anatomical

adjective

variants also anatomic

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 It is widely considered the most accurate anatomical atlas ever created. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 CT scans showed that the hyoid bones were still intact with no evidence of fractures and in their correct anatomical position. — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 These species are distantly related, yet have different functional and anatomical traits. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for anatomical

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About 50% reached a physiological strain index of 6 or greater on a 0-to-10 scale that combines heart rate and core temperature to measure how hard the body is working to cope with heat.

— Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, as better heat management becomes another performance advantage, perception alone can make a difference, says Kirk-Odunub, provided there’s been physiological preparation as well.

— Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of physiological

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At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of physical

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