Meaning & use
anatomical
Relating to the physical structure of the body of a person, animal, or plant.
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The textbook included detailed anatomical diagrams showing every muscle in the human arm.
Doctors use precise anatomical terms to describe the exact location of an injury.
A note on using this word
Anatomical is the adjective form of anatomy, and it is used almost exclusively in scientific, medical, or educational contexts.
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