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anatomy

 

[ ษ™หˆnรฆtษ™mi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological study

Anatomy is the branch of biology that deals with the structure and organization of living organisms. It typically focuses on the physical structure of various species, including humans, animals, and plants. Anatomy can be divided into several fields, such as gross anatomy, which involves the study of the larger structures that can be seen with the naked eye, and microscopic anatomy, which deals with structures that can only be observed through a microscope. An understanding of anatomy is essential for fields like medicine, biology, and physiology, as it provides the foundational knowledge needed to understand how different body systems interact and function.

Synonyms

design, framework, organization, structure.

Examples of usage

  • The anatomy of the human heart is complex and fascinating.
  • Medical students spend years studying human anatomy.
  • The anatomy of plants varies greatly between species.
  • Understanding the anatomy of the brain can help in diagnosing mental illnesses.

Translations

Translations of the word "anatomy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anatomia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเฅ€เคฐ เคฐเคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anatomie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anatomy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐั‚ะพะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anatomia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๅ‰–ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anatomie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anatomรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anatomiyi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋ถ€ํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anatomie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anatomia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๅ‰–ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anatomija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anatomรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐั‚ะพะผะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anatomiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anatomรญa

Etymology

The term 'anatomy' derives from the Greek word 'anatomฤ“', meaning 'dissection' or 'cutting up'. This word is composed of 'ana', meaning 'up', and 'temnein', meaning 'to cut'. The practice of dissection is one of the oldest scientific practices, dating back to ancient civilizations including the Egyptians and Greeks, who first began to study the human body in a systematic way. Ancient Greek physicians, such as Hippocrates and Galen, contributed significantly to anatomical knowledge by dissecting animals and later humans, leading to advancements in medical science. The field evolved over centuries, becoming crucial for understanding biology and facilitating medical advancement. Today, anatomy encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including comparative anatomy, which compares different organisms, and developmental anatomy, which studies the changes in an organism from conception to maturity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,171 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.