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gross anatomy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The study of large-scale anatomy, especially that which may be seen by the unaided eye (macroscopic features).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • The old joke about gross anatomy is that it is not only gross (macroscopic) but also often gross (revolting).

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: macroscopic anatomy

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: anatomy, general anatomy

Narrower terms: dental anatomy

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