anatomy

/əˈnætəmi/
noun
  1. The scientific study of the structure of living things, especially the human body.
    • She is studying human anatomy in medical school.
    • Understanding anatomy is essential for becoming a surgeon.
    • The textbook on anatomy had detailed diagrams of the skeletal system.
  2. The structure or parts of a living thing, or of something complex.
    • The report laid out the anatomy of the company's financial problems.
    • The anatomy of a bird is adapted for flight.
    • He examined the anatomy of the old clock to understand how it worked.
  3. A person's body; used especially in a humorous or informal way.
    • The costume covered every part of his anatomy except his eyes.
    • She complained that her aging anatomy wasn't as flexible as it used to be.
    • He slipped on the ice and bruised his entire anatomy.
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