Meaning & use
anatomic
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relating to the physical structure of an organism's body.
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The surgeon studied the anatomic details of the joint before the operation.
Anatomic models help students visualize the placement of internal organs.
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Anatomic and anatomical are interchangeable in meaning; 'anatomical' is the more common form in everyday writing.
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