Meaning
anatomy
- the scientific study of the bodily structure of organisms
- the structural makeup of an organism or any of its parts
In a sentence
Gli studenti di medicina devono superare un difficile esame di anatomia.
Medical students must pass a difficult anatomy exam.
Il disegno illustra chiaramente l'anatomia del cuore umano.
The drawing clearly illustrates the anatomy of the human heart.
Questo saggio analizza l'anatomia della recente crisi finanziaria.
This essay analyzes the anatomy of the recent financial crisis.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| anatomia | feminine · singular |
| anatomie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stressed on the 'i' (-ìa).
- Often used metaphorically in formal writing to denote detailed structural analysis ('l'anatomia di una crisi').