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Anatomy Definition & Meaning

anatomy
noun
  1. the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
  2. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
  3. a detailed analysis; "he studied the anatomy of crimes"

"Anatomy" in song lyrics

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  • "With the moon light on your anatomy"
    69 Boyz — Sticky
  • "Part of my anatomy"
    Aceyalone — Accepted Eclectic
  • "House full of dynamite, blast cap anatomy"
    Aesop Rock f/ Rob Sonic — Dark Heart News

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Frequently asked questions

What does anatomy mean?
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" a detailed analysis; "he studied the anatomy of crimes"
What part of speech is anatomy?
Anatomy is a noun.
How many definitions does anatomy have?
Anatomy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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