Anatomizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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anatomizing

 

[ əˈnætəˌmaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical analysis

Anatomizing refers to the process of dissecting or examining the physical structure of a biological organism for the purpose of understanding its anatomy. This term is commonly used in biological and medical contexts, where understanding the arrangement and relationship of bodily structures is crucial. It often involves detailed observation and study to elucidate the complexities of anatomy, thus aiding in education and research.

Synonyms

analyzing, dissecting, examining

Examples of usage

  • The students spent hours anatomizing the frog in their biology lab.
  • Anatomizing the human heart helps medical students understand its functions.
  • The researchers focused on anatomizing the effects of the disease on muscle tissue.

Translations

Translations of the word "anatomizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anatomizando

🇮🇳 शरीर रचना का अध्ययन करना

🇩🇪 anatomisieren

🇮🇩 anatomisasi

🇺🇦 анатомування

🇵🇱 anatomizowanie

🇯🇵 解剖すること

🇫🇷 anatomiser

🇪🇸 anatomizar

🇹🇷 anatomi yapmak

🇰🇷 해부하기

🇸🇦 تشريح

🇨🇿 anatomizace

🇸🇰 anatomizovanie

🇨🇳 解剖

🇸🇮 anatomiziranje

🇮🇸 anatomíska

🇰🇿 анатомиялау

🇬🇪 ანატომირება

🇦🇿 anatomlaşdırma

🇲🇽 anatomizar

Etymology

The term 'anatomizing' originates from the word 'anatomy', which comes from the Greek 'anatome', meaning 'dissection' or 'to cut up'. Historically, the study of anatomy has played a critical role in medicine and biological sciences, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, who performed surgeries and embalming, and the Greeks, who advanced the study through systematic dissection and documentation. The term evolved in the English language, gaining prominence during the Renaissance, a period marked by increased interest in the sciences and the human body. As scientific understanding progressed, the process of anatomizing became integral to medical education and practice, allowing practitioners to acquire in-depth knowledge of human and animal anatomy.