Definition

The study or dissection of the structure and parts of animals.

Example

In biology class, we learned about zootomy by examining the anatomy of various animals.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of zootomy?

Yeah, it's about the dissection and study of animals, right?

Exactly! I think it would be fascinating to learn about animal anatomy.

For sure, it could really help us understand how different species function.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zootomy → It is formed from "zoo-" (from Greek "zōion", meaning animal) and "-tomy" (from Greek "tomia", meaning cutting). The word refers to the cutting or dissection of animals for study or examination.

Memory Tip

Think of 'zoo' which relates to animals and 'tomy' which means cutting — zootomy is the study that involves cutting into animals.

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