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anatomy

[uh-nat-uh-mee] / əˈnæt ə mi /




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The saber-toothed cat that appears mirage-like through a window, an optical illusion known as a Pepper’s Ghost, doesn’t reflect modern knowledge of the animal’s anatomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The prostate sits just below the bladder and has a vital role in male anatomy as it helps make part of the seminal fluid and can affect the flow of urine.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

CT scanning works by combining thousands of X-ray images into a detailed 3D model that reveals both the exterior and internal anatomy of an object without physically cutting into it.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

“Due to the unique anatomy of their airways, bulldogs can experience more respiratory distress in their golden years and may also have a harder time regulating their temperature as a result,” Greenstein says.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Hebb’s seminal 1949 book, The Organization of Behavior, illuminated a new pathway for studying the anatomy of the brain’s attention networks.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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