anatomic
pronunciation
How to pronounce anatomic in British English:
UK [ˌænə'tɒmɪk]
How to pronounce anatomic in American English:
US [ˌænə'tɒmɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to the structure of the body
- of or relating to the branch of morphology that studies the structure of organisms
Word Origin
- anatomic (adj.)
- 1712, from Latin anatomicus, from Greek anatomikos "relating to anatomy," from anatomia (see anatomy). Anatomical is older.
Example
- 1. We 're told this spanker 's " anatomic handle " improves its " grip and overall balance . "
- 2. Clinical application of special anatomic plate in calcaneus comminuted fracture .
- 3. Retroperitoneal anatomic landmarks and its use in retroperitoneoscopic radical nephrectomy .
- 4. Anatomy of proximal ulna and clinic analysis of comminuted fracture treated with locking anatomic plate .
- 5. Distally based sural neurocutaneous flap pedicled with saphenous vein : anatomic basis and clinical application .