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physical anthropology

 
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–noun
the branch of anthropology dealing with the evolutionary changes in human bodily structure and the classification of modern races, using mensurational and descriptive techniques.

Origin:
1870–75

Related forms:
physical anthropologist, noun
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physical anthropology  
n.  The branch of anthropology that deals with human evolutionary biology, physical variation, and classification. Also called somatology.
physical anthropologist n.
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Main Entry: physical anthropologist
Function: noun
: an anthropologist specializing in physical anthropology

Main Entry: physical anthropology
Function: noun
: anthropology concerned with the comparative study of human evolution, variation, and classification especially throughmeasurement and observation called also somatology; —compare CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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physical anthropology   (fĭz'ĭ-kəl)  Pronunciation Key 
The branch of anthropology that deals with human evolutionary biology, physical variation, and classification. Compare cultural anthropology.
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