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"anatomical," 1712, from Latin anatomicus, from Greek anatomikos "relating to anatomy," from anatomia (see anatomy). Anatomical is older.

anatomically (adv.)

1640s, from anatomical + -ly (2). Anatomically correct, of dolls and meaning "with genitalia," is attested 1968, perhaps 1967, American English, in reference to Petit Frère, an imported French boy doll.

anatomical (adj.)

"of or pertaining to anatomy," 1580s; see anatomy + -ical.

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