physical-anthropology
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physical anthropology
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.
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World English Dictionary
| physical anthropology | |
| —n | |
| the branch of anthropology dealing with the genetic aspect of human development and its physical variations | |
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Physical-anthropology
is always a great word to know.
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Science Dictionary
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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