gross anatomy
The study of large-scale anatomy, especially that which may be seen by the unaided eyeThe study of large-scale anatomy, especially that which may be seen by the unaided eye (macroscopic features).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The study of large-scale anatomy, especially that which may be seen by the unaided eye (macroscopic features).
The old joke about gross anatomy is that it is not only gross (macroscopic) but also often gross (revolting).
More definitions
- the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope:macroscopic anatomy
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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