anatomy uh-NAT-uh-mee noun WS #3
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noun
the branch of science concerned with the structure of organisms; the physical structure of an organism or any of its parts; a detailed analysis or examination of something
- Medical students study human anatomy to understand the body's structure.
- The anatomy of the human heart is complex and fascinating.
- His lecture presented a detailed anatomy of corporate failure.
- The book provides an anatomy of the political system.
- She learned about the anatomy of birds in her biology class.