pathological anatomy

pathological anatomy

n.

See anatomical pathology.

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anatomy

the science dealing with the form and structure of living organisms.

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comparative anatomy

description and comparison of the form and structure of different animals.

developmental anatomy

the changes in form from fertilization to adulthood, including embryology, fetology and postnatal development.

gross anatomy

that dealing with structures visible with the unaided eye. Called also macroscopic anatomy.

macroscopic anatomy

see gross anatomy (above).

microscopic anatomy

anatomy revealed by microscopy; includes histology and cytology.

morbid anatomy

anatomy of diseased tissues. Called also pathological anatomy.

pathological anatomy

see morbid anatomy (above).

radiological anatomy

anatomy revealed by the techniques of radiography and fluoroscopy.

special anatomy

anatomy devoted to study of particular organs or parts.

topographic anatomy

that devoted to determination of relative positions of various body parts; regional anatomy.

x-ray anatomy

see radiological anatomy (above).

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pathological, pathologic

pertaining to or emanating from pathology.

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pathological anatomy

see morbid anatomy.