Definition of "anatomist" []

• An expert in or a student of anatomy. (noun)

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• "The comparative anatomist is interested in examining the similarities and differences to be found in animal or plant organs which carry out the same function; he is very cautious, however, about proclaiming the virtues of a device found in one particular species over a device for a similar purpose found in another."
• "In his own way he is a kind of anatomist and physiologist."
• "Can you speak about those pertaining to sex bordering on rape, and of course, the agenda of the sadistic "anatomist" who almost kills George?"