- pronunciation:
nae
t
mi
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
anatomies |
| definition 1: |
the parts of a living thing and how they fit together.
We studied the anatomy of worms in science class. |
| definition 2: |
the science that studies the parts and structures of plants or animals.
All medical students take courses in human anatomy. |
| related words: |
form |
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The word anatomy
contains the following parts:
ana-
Greek
prefix
that means
up; against; back
Example words:
tom, -tome, -tomy, -stomy
Greek
root
that means
to cut
Example words: