anatomy
UK: əˈnætəmi | US: əˈnætəmi
n. the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of organisms
n. a detailed examination or analysis of a subject or structure
anatomy = ana<up> + tomy<cutting>
- ana (Greek "ana"): meaning "up," "through," or "back"
- tomy (Greek "tomia"): meaning "cutting" or "dissection"
Etymology Origin:
The word "anatomy" originates from Greek "anatomē," combining "ana" (up/through) and "tomē" (cutting). It originally referred to the dissection of organisms to study their internal structures. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to mean any detailed analysis of a complex subject. The logic reflects the literal act of "cutting through" to reveal underlying layers.
The professor taught human anatomy to medical students.
Her essay provided a thorough anatomy of the political crisis.
Comparative anatomy reveals evolutionary relationships between species.
The book dissects the anatomy of a successful business model.
Advanced imaging techniques reduce the need for physical anatomy studies.