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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 medizinisch
medical
'medizinisch' and 'anatomisch' can both come up when talking about the body. 'medizinisch' refers to medicine, meaning illness, healing, treatment, or medical practice. 'anatomisch' refers to the structure of the body, for example bones, organs, or muscles. The words can be confusing because doctors often need anatomical knowledge. But 'anatomisch' describes structure, while 'medizinisch' refers to treatment or the health field.
anatomisch
Im Kurs lernen die Teilnehmer die anatomische Lage des Herzens.
In the course, the participants learn the anatomical position of the heart.
medizinisch
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass die Untersuchung medizinisch notwendig ist.
The doctor explained that the examination is medically necessary.
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