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anatomiser

|a-nat-o-mis-er|

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/əˈnætəˌmaɪzər/

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/əˈnætəˌmaɪzə/

one who dissects or analyzes

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anatomiser' originates from French, specifically the word 'anatomiser,' which is derived from 'anatomie' meaning 'anatomy' and the suffix '-iser' meaning 'to make or do.'

Historical Evolution

'anatomiser' changed from the French word 'anatomiser' and eventually became the modern English word 'anatomiser.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who dissects bodies,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who analyzes or dissects the structure of anything.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who dissects or analyzes the structure of something, especially a body; one who anatomizes.

The anatomiser carefully examined the specimen.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/31 20:51