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zootomy

[ zoh-ot-uh-mee ]

noun

  1. the anatomy, especially the comparative anatomy, of animals.
  2. the dissection of animals.


zootomy

/ ˌzəʊəˈtɒmɪk; zəʊˈɒtəmɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of zoology concerned with the dissection and anatomy of animals
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Derived Forms

  • ˌǴˈٴdz, adverb
  • zootomic, adjective
  • ˈdzٴdz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··ٴdz· [zoh-, uh, -, tom, -ik], o·ٴdzi· adjective
  • o·ٴdzi··ly adverb
  • ·dzo· noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of zootomy1

From the New Latin word ōdzٴdz, dating back to 1655–65. See zoo-, -tomy
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Example Sentences

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Theriot′omy, the dissection of beasts, zootomy.

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Zootomy, zō-ot′ō-mi, n. the dissection of animals: comparative anatomy.—adjs.

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Special attention is given to the study by scientific methods, laboratory practice, microscopic study and practical zoötomy.

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The study of the structure of animals is called zootomy.

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Zootomy and moral suasion are not homogeneous, analogous, nor indigenous.

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