Plural for an organism's physiology or biology, or the branch of study that covers this
“Not that I'm not very familiar with a hedgehog's anatomy but it's what I imagine the back third of a hedgehog would be like.”
Plural for the natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person (or animal)
“If she wasn't careful, that man would have her wrapped around his little finger and every other part of his anatomy. And what a fine anatomy it was.”
Plural for the structure or composition of something
“While the actual anatomy of the system makes it difficult to appreciate easily, the basic design of the system is a continuous loop of branching vessels with two pumps in the loop.”
Plural for a study of the structure or internal workings of something
“The real value in his account, however, is in its detailed anatomy of failed institutional leadership.”
Plural for the act of dividing something for the purpose of examining its parts
“To lay open this system for viewing is to conduct an anatomy of its major parts.”
Plural for the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts
Plural for persons or things with something in common that are grouped together
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