Definition of "gross anatomy" [gross anatomy]

• The study of the organs, parts, and structures of a body that are visible to the naked eye. Also called macroscopic anatomy. (noun)

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• "E.E. SOUTHARD, Boston: Idiopathic epilepsy as found in Massachusetts material and estimated from the appearances in the gross anatomy of the brain occurs in about one of every three cases."
• "There are accordingly more idiopathic epilepsies than there are idiopathic or "functional" psychoses, if the data of gross anatomy form a reliable index."