Comparative anatomy
comparative anatomy com·par·a·tive anatomy (kəm-pār’ə-tĭv)
n.
The investigation and comparison of the structures of different animals.
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[kuh m-par-uh-tiv] /kəmˈpær ə tɪv/ adjective 1. of or relating to . 2. proceeding by, founded on, or using as a method of study: comparative anatomy. 3. estimated by ; not positive or absolute; relative: a comparative newcomer in politics; to live in comparative luxury. 4. Grammar. being, noting, or pertaining to the intermediate degree […]