Anatomy
/əˈnætəmi/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Anatomy
noun
- The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.
- The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
"Animal anatomy is also called zootomy; vegetable anatomy, phytotomy; and human anatomy, anthropotomy."
- A treatise or book on anatomy.
- (by extension) The act of dividing anything, corporeal or intellectual, for the purpose of examining its parts.
"Burton's famous treatise, "The Anatomy of Melancholy""
- The form of an individual.
"I went to the Venice beach body-building competition and noticed the competitor from Athens, and let me tell you, that's what I call classic Greek anatomy."
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