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anatomy

The correct spelling is anatomy.

How to pronounce anatomy

/əˈnætəmi/
noun

IPA: /əˈnætəmi/

Say it like: Ana-tom-ee

The correct spelling is anatomy. The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy. For example: "Animal anatomy is also called zootomy; vegetable anatomy, phytotomy; and human anatomy, anthropotomy."

Usage Examples

Animal anatomy is also called zootomy; vegetable anatomy, phytotomy; and human anatomy, anthropotomy.

Burton's famous treatise, "The Anatomy of Melancholy"

I went to the Venice beach body-building competition and noticed the competitor from Athens, and let me tell you, that's what I call classic Greek anatomy.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.
  2. 2.The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
  3. 3.A treatise or book on anatomy.
  4. 4.(by extension) The act of dividing anything, corporeal or intellectual, for the purpose of examining its parts.
  5. 5.The form of an individual.

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