atomy

/ˈætəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A small organ or part; an organ or part of an organism.

“The doctor examined the atomy of the patient’s heart.”

2. noun

A small part of a cell, especially a membrane-bound structure within a cell.

“The biologist studied the atomy of the cell membrane.”

Synonyms

  • cell part
  • organelle

Antonyms

  • organism
  • whole