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| anatomical |
of or pertaining to anatomy. [1/2 definitions] |
| anus |
in anatomy, the opening at the lower or rear end of the intestines, through which solid waste matter is excreted. |
| anvil |
in anatomy, the middle one of three small bones in a mammal's ear; incus. [1/3 definitions] |
| areola |
in anatomy, a small ring of color, as around a human nipple. [1/2 definitions] |
| atrium |
in anatomy, any internal cavity, esp. one of the two upper heart chambers. [1/2 definitions] |
| axillary |
in anatomy, of, relating to, or in the region of the axilla. [1/3 definitions] |
| axis |
in anatomy and botany, a main or central structure. [1/4 definitions] |
| capillary |
in anatomy, occurring in or pertaining to the capillaries. [1/6 definitions] |
| colon2 |
in anatomy, the segment of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum. |
| contralateral |
in anatomy, pertaining to or coordinated with the opposite side of the body. |
| diaphragm |
in anatomy, a wall of muscle or membranous material separating two spaces, esp. the muscle wall separating the thorax and abdomen in mammals. [1/5 definitions] |
| dissected |
cut apart, esp. for examination, as in the study of anatomy. [1/3 definitions] |
| ductal |
in anatomy, relating to or originating from a duct, such as a duct in mammary tissue. |
| fossa |
in anatomy, a pit, cavity, or depression. |
| fundus |
in anatomy, the base of an organ or the part of the organ farthest from its opening. |
| glomerulus |
in anatomy, a globular structure of entwined vessels, fibers, or neurons, such as the glomerulus in the kidney that filters blood. |
| great ape |
any of the family of apes that most closely resemble man in anatomy, such as the gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan. |
| hiatus |
in anatomy, an opening or separation. [1/2 definitions] |
| interstitial |
in anatomy, located between the cells of an organism. [1/2 definitions] |
| lacuna |
in anatomy, a small pit or cavity. [1/2 definitions] |
| limbic |
in anatomy, pertaining to or characterized by a limbus, or border between two bodily structures. |
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