1. the scientific study of the structure of living things
2. the physical structure of a person, animal, or plant
3. a detailed analysis or examination of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She studied human anatomy in medical school.
• The anatomy textbook showed detailed diagrams of the heart.
• Birds have a unique anatomy that allows them to fly.
• The professor explained the anatomy of a flower.
• The book provides an anatomy of the financial crisis.
• Understanding plant anatomy helps botanists classify species.
• The anatomy of the argument revealed several flaws.