Anatomically: meaning, definitions and examples

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anatomically

 

[ ˌæn.əˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing a process or structure in terms of its anatomical features

In a way that relates to the structure and organization of the body, especially of the human body.

Synonyms

morphologically, physiologically, structurally

Examples of usage

  • Anatomically speaking, the heart is located in the chest cavity.
  • She described the injury to the doctor in great detail, focusing on the anatomically significant areas.
Context #2 | Adverb

describing a position or orientation based on anatomical landmarks

In a manner that is based on the position or structure of specific body parts.

Synonyms

locally, positionally, structurally

Examples of usage

  • The surgeon made the incision anatomically, following the natural orientation of the muscles.
  • The bones were arranged anatomically for study purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "anatomically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anatomicamente

🇮🇳 शारीरिक रूप से

🇩🇪 anatomisch

🇮🇩 secara anatomis

🇺🇦 анатомічно

🇵🇱 anatomicznie

🇯🇵 解剖学的に (かいぼうがくてきに)

🇫🇷 anatomiquement

🇪🇸 anatómicamente

🇹🇷 anatomik olarak

🇰🇷 해부학적으로 (haebuhakjeog-eulo)

🇸🇦 تشريحيًا

🇨🇿 anatomicky

🇸🇰 anatomicky

🇨🇳 解剖学上 (jiěpōuxué shàng)

🇸🇮 anatomsko

🇮🇸 líffræðilega

🇰🇿 анатомиялық тұрғыдан

🇬🇪 ანატომიურად

🇦🇿 anatomik olaraq

🇲🇽 anatómicamente

Word origin

The word 'anatomically' is derived from the noun 'anatomy', which comes from the Greek word 'anatomē', meaning 'dissection'. The study of anatomy dates back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks, who performed dissections to understand the structure of the human body. Over time, anatomical knowledge has evolved through the work of scientists, physicians, and anatomists, leading to our modern understanding of the body's organization and structure.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,919, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.