Anatomy, Comparative
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The comparative study of animal structure with regard to homologous organs or parts. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
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SPEC: IM, SPEC qualif; do not check COMPARATIVE STUDY for, as a field, it is not a substitute for a comparison of two or more anatomical concepts ( = COMPARATIVE STUDY tag); Manual 18.13.4: relation to COMPARATIVE STUDY |
Anatomy, Comparative Definitions and Terms
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