physical anatomy
nounUK /ˈfɪzɪkəl əˈnætəmi/
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl əˈnætəmi/
The parts of a body and how they fit together.
In science class, we learned about the physical anatomy of a frog.
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2. The study of the body's parts and how they work.
She studied physical anatomy to become a doctor.
3. The way the parts of a machine or object are put together.
The engineer explained the physical anatomy of the robot.
4. The visible shape and structure of a plant or animal.
The physical anatomy of the flower helps it attract bees.