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anatomie

anatomy

noun ah-nah-toh-MEE Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Usage Note

Anatomie comes from Greek ana- ('up') + temnein ('to cut'), originally meaning dissection. In French medical schools, le cours d'anatomie is a foundational subject. L'anatomie fine refers to microanatomy, and un atlas d'anatomie is the classic reference book for students.

Examples

"L'anatomie humaine est complexe et fascinante."

Natural Translation

Human anatomy is complex and fascinating.

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