anatomicopathological
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/əˌnætəˌkoʊˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
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/əˌnætəˌkəʊˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
relating to anatomy and pathology
Etymology
'anatomicopathological' originates from the combination of 'anatomico-' (from 'anatomy') and 'pathological' (from 'pathology'), where 'anatomy' meant 'the study of the structure of organisms' and 'pathology' meant 'the study of disease.'
'anatomicopathological' was formed in modern scientific English by combining the roots 'anatomico-' and 'pathological' to describe things pertaining to both anatomy and pathology.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to both anatomy and pathology,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to both anatomy and pathology, especially in the context of the study of disease through the examination of organs, tissues, and bodily structures.
An anatomicopathological examination was performed to determine the cause of death.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/31 18:27