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