anatomisch
anatomical
Relates to anatomy, that is, the build and structure of living beings and their organs.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt erklärte die anatomischen Besonderheiten des Herzens.
The doctor explained the anatomical features of the heart.
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Word family
The adjective 'anatomisch' (anatomical) is derived directly from the noun 'die Anatomie' (anatomy). The ending '-isch' is a typical ending used to form an adjective from a noun.
EXAMPLE
Für das Medizinstudium sind detaillierte anatomische Kenntnisse erforderlich.
Detailed anatomical knowledge is required for medical studies.
Register and style
This word belongs to the technical language of medicine and biology. It is rarely used in normal everyday life.
EXAMPLE
Der Biologielehrer nutzte ein anatomisches Modell des menschlichen Skeletts.
The biology teacher used an anatomical model of the human skeleton.
Typical collocations
'Anatomisch' (anatomical) is often used in combination with nouns such as 'Modell' (model), 'Struktur' (structure), 'Zeichnung' (drawing), or 'Kenntnisse' (knowledge).
EXAMPLE
Die anatomische Zeichnung zeigte jeden Muskel des Arms.
The anatomical drawing showed every muscle of the arm.
Compare with
anatomisch vs physiologisch
physiological
Both adjectives relate to the body and its organs, but they focus on different aspects. „Anatomisch“ describes composition and structure, while „physiologisch“ refers to normal life processes and functions. „Anatomisch“ is used for the shape of an organ, and „physiologisch“ for how it functions.
anatomisch
Die anatomische Untersuchung zeigte, dass die Form des Herzens normal ist.
The anatomical examination showed that the shape of the heart was normal.
physiologisch
Die physiologische Untersuchung zeigte, dass das Herz des Patienten normal arbeitet.
The physiological examination showed that the patient’s heart was functioning normally.
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