"Anatomical changes" refers to alterations or variations that happen to the structure, shape, or organization of body parts or organs. It typically describes physical modifications that occur in an individual's body. Full definition
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the research team also found anatomical changes in the brains of children whose reading abilities improved — in particular, a thickening of the cortex in parts of the brain known to be involved in reading. (sciencedaily.com)
«Sturgeon are thought of as a living fossil group that has undergone relatively slow rates of anatomical change over time. (sciencedaily.com)
«We can still see anatomical changes in the brain [in the elderly], which is very encouraging news for aging. (sciencedaily.com)