anatomy
/əˈnætəmi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: anatomies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
Noun
Examples
Animal anatomy is also called zootomy; vegetable anatomy, phytotomy; and human anatomy, anthropotomy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The study of the parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anatomy” mean?
The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
Is “anatomy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.