Anatomy
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SPEC only: SPEC qualif; with organ or organism use /anat: Manual 19.8.7, 19.7+; DF: ANAT |
Anatomy Categories.
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Anatomy, Artistic |
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Anatomy, Comparative - The comparative study of animal structure with regard to homologous organs or parts. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
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Anatomy, Cross-Sectional - Descriptive anatomy based on three-dimensional imaging of the body, organs, and structures using a series of computer multiplane sections, displayed by transverse, coronal, and sagittal analyses. It is essential to accurate interpretation by the radiologist of such techniques as ultrasonic diagnosis, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. (From Lane & Sharfaei, Modern Sectional Anatomy, 1992, Preface) |
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Anatomy, Regional |
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Anatomy, Veterinary |
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Cytology |
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Embryology - The study of the development of an organism during the embryonic and fetal stages of life. |
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Histology |
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Neuroanatomy - Study of the anatomy of the nervous system as a specialty or discipline. |
Anatomy Definitions and Terms
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