anatomical
adjective
an·a·tom·i·cal
ˌa-nə-ˈtä-mi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly anatomic
: of or relating to anatomy or the body structure of organisms
anatomical studies/structures/mechanisms
The mollusks are divided according to common anatomical traits into seven classes …—
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. Gilmer
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. GilmerMayberg has been mapping anatomical areas of the brain that are either hyperactive or inactive in depressed men and women.—Siddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha MukherjeeDiabetes mellitus is characterized by a broad array of physiologic and anatomic abnormalities, but its most notable feature is disturbed glucose metabolism, which results in inappropriate hyperglycemia.—George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
anatomically
adverb
… in Africa and possibly in the Middle East, anatomically modern humans were evolving.
—Rick Gore
Rick Gore
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If these methods are not effective, and the breastfeeding parent has also been assessed for anatomical and hormonal issues, taking a breastfeeding supplement with galactagogues may be beneficial.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
Nevertheless, experts have found multiple examples of early mosasaurs that display some common anatomical themes.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
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Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
Nevertheless, experts have found multiple examples of early mosasaurs that display some common anatomical themes.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anatomical. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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