Anatomic diagnosis refers to the process of identifying medical conditions, diseases, and disorders based on the specific location and structure of the affected organ or tissue. Synonyms for anatomic diagnosis include morphologic diagnosis, histopathologic diagnosis, and pathologic diagnosis. Morphologic diagnosis involves studying the overall physical appearance and structure of the organ or tissue to identify and diagnose medical conditions. In histopathologic diagnosis, physicians analyze tissue samples under a microscope to determine the presence of specific abnormalities or diseases. Pathologic diagnosis involves examining whole organs or systems to identify the underlying cause of a disease. These synonyms all refer to different techniques used to diagnose medical conditions based on the physical characteristics of the affected tissues.