anatomical makeup
nounUK /ˌænəˈtɒmɪkəl ˈmeɪkʌp/
US /ˌænəˈtɑːmɪkəl ˈmeɪkʌp/
The way the parts of a body are put together.
The doctor studied the animal's anatomical makeup to understand how it moves.
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2. The arrangement of parts in a plant or animal.
The anatomical makeup of a flower includes petals, stamens, and a pistil.
3. The internal structure of an organism as a whole.
Scientists compared the anatomical makeup of the two species.
4. The physical organization of a body system.
The anatomical makeup of the human hand allows for fine movement.