gross anatomy

gross a·nat·o·my

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grohs uh-nat-uh-mee]
- /groʊs əˈnæt ə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grohs uh-nat-uh-mee]
- /groʊs əˈnæt ə mi/

Definitions of gross anatomy words

noun gross anatomy the branch of anatomy that deals with structures that can be seen with the naked eye. 1
noun gross anatomy (anatomy) The study of large-scale anatomy, especially that which may be seen by the unaided eye. 0

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Origin of gross anatomy

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Gross anatomy

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gross anatomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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