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anat

anat

9.9
A short informal name for anatomy, the study of the parts of living bodies
  • noun
  • Informal
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  • Many students find anat challenging but essential for their medical studies.

Examples

  • She is taking anat as part of her pre-med courses.

  • The professor recommended extra reading for those struggling with anat this semester.

  • The course on anat is very popular among students.

  • She loves anat and plans to become a surgeon.

  • Many students find anat challenging but essential for their medical studies.

  • She loves anat and plans to become a surgeon.

  • The course on anat is very popular among students.

Synonyms

anatomy
vsanat
  • Specialized
96 3.8

The study of the parts inside animals and plants

is an informal abbreviation used instead of the full term
general anatomy
vsanat
  • Specialized
3.9

Study of the body structure of animals and humans

is broader covering the structure of all living organisms not only animals

How Formal

anatomy
  • Specialized
96 3.8
anat
  • Informal
9.9

Surface Forms

anat singular
anats plural

Etymology

Anat is an informal short form of anatomy, the study of the structure of living things. The full word anatomy comes from Greek parts ana- ('up') and -tomy ('cutting') because people long ago would 'cut up' bodies to learn their parts, so anat still means the study of body structure.