English Explanatory Dictionary

zootomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The dissection or anatomy of animals.

Pronunciation

/zəʊˈɒ.tə.mi/ /zoʊˈɑ.tə.mi/ /zuˈɑ.tə.mi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-zootomy.wav

Word forms

zootomy zootomies zoötomy

Etymology

From New Latin zōotomia, corresponding to zoo- + -tomy.

Derived words

zootomic zootomical zootomist
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