General Medical Terms

comparative anatomy

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1 Definition of comparative anatomy

Meaning of comparative anatomy: The comparison of the structure (anatomy) of one animal or plant with the structure of a different animal or plant.

The comparison of the structure (anatomy) of one animal or plant with the structure of a different animal or plant.

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