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nounthe branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
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nounalternative names for the body of a human being
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"he studied the anatomy of crimes"nouna detailed analysistype of:
Definition that contains anatomy
- wall (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
- base (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
- pocket (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
- joint (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
- zone (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
- tube (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure
- groove (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part
- cavity (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
- lobe (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part
- corona (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape