The comparison of the structure (anatomy) of one animal or plant with the structure of a different animal or plant. … [Read more...]
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anatomy
The study of the structure of a plant or animal. … [Read more...]
ganglion
In anatomy, a ganglion (plural ganglia) is a biological tissue mass, most commonly a mass of nerve cell bodies. Cells found in a ganglion are called ganglion … [Read more...]
posterior
In human anatomy, has to do with the back of a structure, or a structure found toward the back of the body. … [Read more...]
nipple
In anatomy, the small raised area in the center of the breast through which milk can flow to the outside. … [Read more...]
chiasma
An anatomy term for an X-shaped crossing (for example, of nerves or tendons). … [Read more...]
anterior
In human anatomy, has to do with the front of a structure, or a structure found toward the front of the body. … [Read more...]
anatomist
A person who specializes in anatomy (the study of the structures of animals or plants). … [Read more...]
anatomic
Having to do with anatomy (the study of the structure of a plant or animal). … [Read more...]
osteology
branch of anatomy that studies the bones of the vertebrate skeleton … [Read more...]