What's the difference between anthropomorphism and zoomorphism?

Anthropomorphism


Definition:

  • (n.) The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.
  • (n.) The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The results of these studies were compared with those obtained in a sample of nonfiremen residing in the Los Angeles area who were matched by computer with the firemen for anthropomorphic characteristics and smoking status.
  • (2) In addition, normalized organ dose to the breast, active bone marrow, thyroid, eyes, ovaries, and testes were measured in a pediatric anthropomorphic phantom comparing the anteroposterior and posteroanterior projections.
  • (3) Twenty male marathon athletes were evaluated by hormonal profiles, psychologic testing, anthropomorphic indices, and semen evaluations.
  • (4) As part of a Quality Assurance program, the performance of Theraplan (Version 4.0) for electron beam calculations was checked versus experiments carried out with an anthropomorphic (Rando) phantom.
  • (5) In an anthropomorphical variability analysis the quantitative description of deterministric changes of (morphological) growth characteristics plays an important role.
  • (6) Measurements of radiation dose burden to the patient have been made both in clinical examinations and using an anthropomorphic phantom.
  • (7) But anthropomorphism is no longer a dirty word, argues Jean-François Camilleri , head of Disneynature: "Today, a lot of scientists are saying it's actually a mistake to be against anthropomorphism.
  • (8) Accurate anthropomorphic measurements are therefore obligatory.
  • (9) Bremsstrahlung radiation doses were measured in an anthropomorphic phantom using thermoluminescent dosimeters.
  • (10) Based on extensive studies (with clinically realistic numbers of counts and accuracies of the order of 10%) in simple geometric phantoms, in complex anthropomorphic phantoms, in animal models, and in humans, quantitative rotating scintillation camera-based single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) now appears to be a practical approach to such measurements.
  • (11) Acquisition parameters were fixed for different types of examination and tested by imaging anthropomorphic phantoms as well as patients (n = 114).
  • (12) The six dual field technique has been implemented and the effect of interposed degrading filters has been evaluated with film dosimetry on an anthropomorphic phantom.
  • (13) There’s a lot of focus on robotisation, with anthropomorphic white creatures now capable of disco dancing in unison .
  • (14) There are few studies of the anthropomorphic and physiological characteristics of South African rugby players.
  • (15) Read more This is different to mere anthropomorphism – ascribing human characteristics to animals.
  • (16) A simulated pneumothorax and two simulated nodules were positioned over the lungs and the mediastinum of an anthropomorphic phantom.
  • (17) Accuracy of 2% and long-term reproducibility of 2.7% were obtained using an anthropomorphic bone phantom.
  • (18) An anthropomorphic ankle phantom with simulated fractures was presented at each facility for radiography, and the resulting films assessed for radiographic technique and basic diagnostic usefulness.
  • (19) It is proposed that a general class of functions, drawn from classical physics, can serve to eliminate the anthropomorphism.
  • (20) Finally, an anthropomorphic phantom of the neck region has been constructed and the performance of a compensator designed according to current clinical methods for this geometry has been evaluated.

Zoomorphism


Definition:

  • (n.) The transformation of men into beasts.
  • (n.) The quality of representing or using animal forms; as, zoomorphism in ornament.
  • (n.) The representation of God, or of gods, in the form, or with the attributes, of the lower animals.

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