English words for 'the study of anatomy in its relation to function'
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adj
- Relating to anatomy; anatomic, anatomical.
- Of or relating to biology.
- (nonstandard, proscribed, non-native speakers' English) Organic (grown without agrochemicals).
- Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.
- pertaining to biology or to life and living things
- (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related
noun
noun
- (medicine) The anatomical structure of part of the body.
- the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region
- (mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).
- (technology) The properties of a particular technological embodiment that are not affected by differences in the physical layout or form of its application.
- (topography) The topographical study of geographic locations or given places in relation to their history.
- (topology) Any collection τ of subsets of a given set X that contains both the empty set and X, and which is closed under finitary intersections and arbitrary unions.
- (computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.
- topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
- the configuration of a communication network
- the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence that is continuous in both directions
noun
- (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
- a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
- (biology) The process by which the components of multicellular life (cells, organs, etc.) are produced and acquire function, as when a seed develops the root and stem, and the initial stem develops the leaf, branches, and flower buds.
- (biology, evolution) The evolutionary process by which one taxonomic group (species, genus, variety, etc.) becomes distinct from another, or acquires distinct features; the result of such a process: distinctness.
- The act of treating one thing as distinct from another, or of creating such a distinction; of separating a class of things into categories; of describing a thing by illustrating how it is different from something else.
- (geology) The process of separation of cooling magma into various rock types.
- (mathematics, calculus) The process of applying the derivative operator to a function; of calculating a function's derivative.
- The process of developing distinct components.
noun
- (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
- the special line of work you have adopted as your career
- The act or process of specializing.
- (biology) The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.
- The area in which someone specializes.
- (mathematics) A proof, axiom, problem, or definition whose cases are completely covered by another, broader concept.
noun
- The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.
- (architecture) The gorgerin of a capital.
- The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.
- (anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
- (informal, MLE, slang) A falsehood; a lie.
- (engineering) A reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it.
- A long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts.
- (geology) A volcanic plug, solidified lava filling the vent of an extinct volcano.
- (slang) Fellatio
- (botany) The slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg.
- The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.
- (now historical) A bundle of wheat used in certain English harvest ceremonies.
- (music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted
- The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.
- (figurative) A person's life.
- (folklore) A shapeshifting water spirit in Germanic mythology and folklore; a nix.
- (firearms) The small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle.
- a cut of meat from the neck of an animal
- a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form
- an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck
- a narrow elongated projecting strip of land
- the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
verb
noun
- (physiology) A set of body organs having a particular function.
- a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
- (multiplicity) A set of alters of a person, or the multiple (“an individual with multiple personalities”) who contains them.
- A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.
- (politics) A socioeconomic formation.
- (music) A set of staves linked by a brace that indicate instruments or sounds that are to be played simultaneously.
- (computing) A set of hardware and software operating in a computer.
- (derogatory, preceded by the, often capitalized) The mainstream culture, controlled by the elites or government of a state, or a combination of them, seen as oppressive to the individual.
- (astronomy) A system in which two or more objects are bound to each other by gravity.
- (roleplaying games) A set of rules for a tabletop roleplaying game.
- (mathematics) A set of equations involving the same variables, which are to be solved simultaneously.
- (countable, uncountable) A method or way of organizing or planning.
- (philosophy) A comprehensive and logically organized set of propositions or philosophical beliefs.
- an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
- a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
- an organized structure for arranging or classifying
- a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
- the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole
- instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
- (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium
- a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
noun
- (anatomy) The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
- (embryology) The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall.
- (surgery) The act of inserting a medical implant.
- The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind.
- Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground.
- (physics) The insertion of ions into the crystal structure of another material through ion bombardment.
- the act of planting or setting in the ground
- (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
- a surgical procedure that places something in the human body
adj
- performing an essential function in the living body
- urgently needed; absolutely necessary
- full of spirit; full of life
- manifesting or characteristic of life
- Relating to the recording of life events.
- Necessary to continued existence.
- Very important.
- Relating to or characteristic of life.
- Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.
- Lively, having vitality
- Containing life; living.
- Invigorating or life-giving.
- Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.
adj
- (anatomy) Exerting its action towards the peripheral organs.
- Having or containing the centre of something.
- Being very important, or key to something.
- Being in the centre.
- Of a unital algebra over a field: whose center is exactly equal to the image of the base field
- Of an element of an algebraic structure: which commutes with all other elements under multiplication
- serving as an essential component
- in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area
noun
noun
- (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
- equipment designed to serve a specific function
- The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
- (video games) A complex, highly modified weapon (typically not a firearm); a weaponized “Rube Goldberg machine.”
- (textual criticism) In an edition, a system of notations providing information, especially regarding variant readings of a text (a critical apparatus)
- (firefighting) A vehicle used for emergency response.
- A complex machine or instrument.
- (rhythmic gymnastics) Any of the objects that the gymnasts wield while performing and used as part of the performance itself.
- A bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.
- (gymnastics) Any of the equipment on which the gymnasts perform their movements.
- (collective) An assortment of tools and instruments.
noun
adj
name
noun
- (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
- a determination of the place where something is
- (software engineering) The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.
- (translation studies, chiefly software, marketing) The act, process, or result of adapting translated text to fit a local culture; domestication.
- (algebra) A ring of fractions of a given ring, such that the complement of the set of allowed denominators is an ideal.
- The act of localizing.
- (algebra) A systematic method of adding multiplicative inverses to a ring.
- (Hong Kong politics, specifically) The switch of positions in power from the colonizing population to the local population.
- The state of being localized.
noun
- (anatomy) The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.
- (botany) The cellular tissue, typically soft and succulent, found chiefly in the softer parts of leaves, pulp of fruits, bark and pith of stems, etc.
- (zoology) Cellular tissue lying between the body wall and the organs of invertebrate animals lacking a coelom, such as flatworms.
- animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
- the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems
adj
- (biology, medicine, of an organ, tissue, or system) Functionally in order; functioning adequately.
- Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
- (law) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
- Adequate for the purpose.
- (geology) Resistant to deformation or flow.
- (biology, of a cell wall) Permeable to foreign DNA.
- adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
- properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
- legally qualified or sufficient
noun
- (biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
- (anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
- Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.
- An official or social occasion.
- What something does or is used for.
- A professional or official position.
- (slang) A party.
- (chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
- (mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
- (computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
- A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
- a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
- a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people
- what something is used for
- (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
- a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
verb
noun
- the main part of an organ or other bodily structure
- a collection of writings
- capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
- (physics) A structure of a special character or function in the animal body.
- A collection of written or spoken texts.
- (specifically, linguistics) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.
- (uncommon) A collection or body of objects with similar characteristics.
noun
- a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
- the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
- the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
- a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
- the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
- (fishing, uncountable) Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish
- A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.
- A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
- The overall form or organization of something.
- (computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.
- The underlying shape of a solid.
- A set of rules defining behaviour.
- (logic) A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.
verb
adj
noun
- (Roman Catholicism) A married man or woman who is a secular member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.
- A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
- (film, theater) An extra or walk-on, often non-speaking, in a film or play; a spear carrier.
- Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
- (zoology) An animal which has not formed a pair bond and is therefore single.
- a minor actor in crowd scenes
- a person serving no apparent function
noun
- (medicine) The anatomical structure of part of the body.
- the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region
- (mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).
- (technology) The properties of a particular technological embodiment that are not affected by differences in the physical layout or form of its application.
- (topography) The topographical study of geographic locations or given places in relation to their history.
- (topology) Any collection τ of subsets of a given set X that contains both the empty set and X, and which is closed under finitary intersections and arbitrary unions.
- (computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.
- topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
- the configuration of a communication network
- the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence that is continuous in both directions
noun
- (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
- a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
- (biology) The process by which the components of multicellular life (cells, organs, etc.) are produced and acquire function, as when a seed develops the root and stem, and the initial stem develops the leaf, branches, and flower buds.
- (biology, evolution) The evolutionary process by which one taxonomic group (species, genus, variety, etc.) becomes distinct from another, or acquires distinct features; the result of such a process: distinctness.
- The act of treating one thing as distinct from another, or of creating such a distinction; of separating a class of things into categories; of describing a thing by illustrating how it is different from something else.
- (geology) The process of separation of cooling magma into various rock types.
- (mathematics, calculus) The process of applying the derivative operator to a function; of calculating a function's derivative.
- The process of developing distinct components.
noun
- (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
- the special line of work you have adopted as your career
- The act or process of specializing.
- (biology) The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.
- The area in which someone specializes.
- (mathematics) A proof, axiom, problem, or definition whose cases are completely covered by another, broader concept.
noun
- The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.
- (architecture) The gorgerin of a capital.
- The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.
- (anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
- (informal, MLE, slang) A falsehood; a lie.
- (engineering) A reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it.
- A long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts.
- (geology) A volcanic plug, solidified lava filling the vent of an extinct volcano.
- (slang) Fellatio
- (botany) The slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg.
- The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.
- (now historical) A bundle of wheat used in certain English harvest ceremonies.
- (music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted
- The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.
- (figurative) A person's life.
- (folklore) A shapeshifting water spirit in Germanic mythology and folklore; a nix.
- (firearms) The small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle.
- a cut of meat from the neck of an animal
- a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form
- an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck
- a narrow elongated projecting strip of land
- the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
verb
noun
- (physiology) A set of body organs having a particular function.
- a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
- (multiplicity) A set of alters of a person, or the multiple (“an individual with multiple personalities”) who contains them.
- A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.
- (politics) A socioeconomic formation.
- (music) A set of staves linked by a brace that indicate instruments or sounds that are to be played simultaneously.
- (computing) A set of hardware and software operating in a computer.
- (derogatory, preceded by the, often capitalized) The mainstream culture, controlled by the elites or government of a state, or a combination of them, seen as oppressive to the individual.
- (astronomy) A system in which two or more objects are bound to each other by gravity.
- (roleplaying games) A set of rules for a tabletop roleplaying game.
- (mathematics) A set of equations involving the same variables, which are to be solved simultaneously.
- (countable, uncountable) A method or way of organizing or planning.
- (philosophy) A comprehensive and logically organized set of propositions or philosophical beliefs.
- an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
- a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
- an organized structure for arranging or classifying
- a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
- the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole
- instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
- (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium
- a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
noun
- (anatomy) The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
- (embryology) The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall.
- (surgery) The act of inserting a medical implant.
- The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind.
- Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground.
- (physics) The insertion of ions into the crystal structure of another material through ion bombardment.
- the act of planting or setting in the ground
- (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
- a surgical procedure that places something in the human body
noun
- (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
- equipment designed to serve a specific function
- The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
- (video games) A complex, highly modified weapon (typically not a firearm); a weaponized “Rube Goldberg machine.”
- (textual criticism) In an edition, a system of notations providing information, especially regarding variant readings of a text (a critical apparatus)
- (firefighting) A vehicle used for emergency response.
- A complex machine or instrument.
- (rhythmic gymnastics) Any of the objects that the gymnasts wield while performing and used as part of the performance itself.
- A bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.
- (gymnastics) Any of the equipment on which the gymnasts perform their movements.
- (collective) An assortment of tools and instruments.
noun
adj
name
noun
- (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
- a determination of the place where something is
- (software engineering) The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.
- (translation studies, chiefly software, marketing) The act, process, or result of adapting translated text to fit a local culture; domestication.
- (algebra) A ring of fractions of a given ring, such that the complement of the set of allowed denominators is an ideal.
- The act of localizing.
- (algebra) A systematic method of adding multiplicative inverses to a ring.
- (Hong Kong politics, specifically) The switch of positions in power from the colonizing population to the local population.
- The state of being localized.
noun
- (anatomy) The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.
- (botany) The cellular tissue, typically soft and succulent, found chiefly in the softer parts of leaves, pulp of fruits, bark and pith of stems, etc.
- (zoology) Cellular tissue lying between the body wall and the organs of invertebrate animals lacking a coelom, such as flatworms.
- animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
- the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems
noun
- (biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
- (anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
- Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.
- An official or social occasion.
- What something does or is used for.
- A professional or official position.
- (slang) A party.
- (chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
- (mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
- (computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
- A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
- a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
- a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people
- what something is used for
- (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
- a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
verb
noun
- the main part of an organ or other bodily structure
- a collection of writings
- capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
- (physics) A structure of a special character or function in the animal body.
- A collection of written or spoken texts.
- (specifically, linguistics) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.
- (uncommon) A collection or body of objects with similar characteristics.
noun
- a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
- the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
- the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
- a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
- the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
- (fishing, uncountable) Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish
- A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.
- A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
- The overall form or organization of something.
- (computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.
- The underlying shape of a solid.
- A set of rules defining behaviour.
- (logic) A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.
verb
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adj
- Relating to anatomy; anatomic, anatomical.
- Of or relating to biology.
- (nonstandard, proscribed, non-native speakers' English) Organic (grown without agrochemicals).
- Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.
- pertaining to biology or to life and living things
- (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related
noun
adj
- performing an essential function in the living body
- urgently needed; absolutely necessary
- full of spirit; full of life
- manifesting or characteristic of life
- Relating to the recording of life events.
- Necessary to continued existence.
- Very important.
- Relating to or characteristic of life.
- Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.
- Lively, having vitality
- Containing life; living.
- Invigorating or life-giving.
- Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.
adj
- (anatomy) Exerting its action towards the peripheral organs.
- Having or containing the centre of something.
- Being very important, or key to something.
- Being in the centre.
- Of a unital algebra over a field: whose center is exactly equal to the image of the base field
- Of an element of an algebraic structure: which commutes with all other elements under multiplication
- serving as an essential component
- in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area
noun
adj
- (biology, medicine, of an organ, tissue, or system) Functionally in order; functioning adequately.
- Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
- (law) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
- Adequate for the purpose.
- (geology) Resistant to deformation or flow.
- (biology, of a cell wall) Permeable to foreign DNA.
- adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
- properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
- legally qualified or sufficient
adj
noun
- (Roman Catholicism) A married man or woman who is a secular member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.
- A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
- (film, theater) An extra or walk-on, often non-speaking, in a film or play; a spear carrier.
- Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
- (zoology) An animal which has not formed a pair bond and is therefore single.
- a minor actor in crowd scenes
- a person serving no apparent function