microanatomy

[ mahy-kroh-uh-nat-uh-mee ]

noun
  1. the branch of anatomy dealing with microscopic structures (distinguished from gross anatomy).

Origin of microanatomy

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; micro- + anatomy

Other words from microanatomy

  • mi·cro·an·a·tom·ic [mahy-kroh-an-uh-tom-ik], /ˌmaɪ kroʊˌæn əˈtɒm ɪk/, mi·cro·an·a·tom·i·cal, adjective
  • mi·cro·an·a·tom·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • mi·cro·a·nat·o·mist, noun

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