variants
also anatomic
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
There are lots of benefits to the Astral Sphere’s more anatomical shape—the extra room between your eye and the lens can reduce the risk of fogging, as well as increase clarity and comfort.
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Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
Amber entombment preserved fine anatomical details — crucial for identifying convergent skull traits — yet also constrains phylogenetic resolution, since only cranial material is available.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
What was most striking about the ant was its unusual anatomical features.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
And, in other genetic and anatomical research, his teams have uncovered new species.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
Amber entombment preserved fine anatomical details — crucial for identifying convergent skull traits — yet also constrains phylogenetic resolution, since only cranial material is available.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
What was most striking about the ant was its unusual anatomical features.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
And, in other genetic and anatomical research, his teams have uncovered new species.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomical
Adjective
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This mismatch could explain why some AI companionships intensify feelings of loneliness or heartache over time: the body is asking for the physiological correlates of love and receiving none.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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They are associated with a 39% increase in depression, 42% increase in stress and anxiety and 23% increase in physiological health problems.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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It's been a season where physical strength and unwavering loyalty have held more weight than the deception and betrayal commonly found in previous seasons of the long-running reality competition show.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Thanks to therapy and physical rehab, Foxx has come a long way since then.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomical. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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