anatomy

//əˈnætəmi//
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Noun

anatomySingular
anatomiesPlural
1

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection.

She studied anatomy in medical school to understand the structure of the human body.

2

The bodily structure of an organism, especially the internal structure.

The anatomy of a frog is studied in biology class.

3

A detailed examination or analysis of something.

The book provides an anatomy of the country's political system.

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