Spanish word

anatómico

Pronunciation

IPA/anaˈtomiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveanatomical

Example

El modelo anatómico muestra los músculos.

The anatomical model shows the muscles.

Illustration for anatómico (anatomical)

More examples

Uso un cojín anatómico cuando trabajo muchas horas sentado.

I use an anatomical cushion when I work many hours sitting.

Core concept

Cross-section diagram showing internal organs.

Common phrases

  • cojín anatómico

    anatomical cushion

  • soporte anatómico

    anatomical support

Similar words

morfólogico: Pertaining to form and external shape, with emphasis on visible morphology.
estructural: Pertaining to how parts are organized and structurally joined together.
corpóreo: Pertaining to the corporeal aspect: the material body or bodily matter.
fisiológico: Pertaining to organ function and the biological processes that sustain life.

Definition in Spanish

Que se refiere a la anatomía humana o animal; aplicado a descripciones, modelos y textos científicos.

Word origin

Derived from Greek ἀνατομή through Latin anatomia, anatómico is the adjective used to describe things that pertain to anatomy.

Usage tips

  • The written accent on the ó appears in all forms (anatómico, anatómica, anatómicos) and keeps the stress on tó, so the accent must be retained when changing gender or number.

Related words

  • anatomíaanatomynoun
  • anatómicamenteanatomicallyadverb

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