physical anthropology
noun
the branch of anthropology dealing with the evolutionary changes in human anatomy and physiology, using mensurational and descriptive techniques.
Compare
cultural anthropology.
Origin of physical anthropology
First recorded in 1870–75
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British Dictionary definitions for physical anthropology
physical anthropology
noun
the branch of anthropology dealing with the genetic aspect of human development and its physical variations
Scientific definitions for physical anthropology
physical anthropology
[ fĭz′ĭ-kəl ]
The branch of anthropology that deals with human evolutionary biology, physical variation, and classification. Compare cultural anthropology.