Erweiterter Wortschatz für den TOEFL - Menschliche Anatomie
Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter zum Thema Familie und Beziehungen, wie zum Beispiel „saliva“, „canine“, „lobe“ usw., die für die TOEFL-Prüfung benötigt werden.
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(anatomy) the membranous tube in the body that carries air from the throat to the bronchi
Luftröhre
(anatomy) the hollow organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and provides an air passage to the lungs
Kehlkopf
the liquid produced in the mouth to make chewing and swallowing easier and to prepare food for digestion
Speichel
any of the group of sensory cells that are mainly on the tongue, making one recognize different tastes
Geschmacksknospe
(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting
Schneidezahn
the hard white external layer that covers the crown of a tooth
Zahnschmelz
either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through
Nasenloch
the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold
Schleim
(anatomy) any hollow tract in the bones of the face or the skull that is connected to the nasal cavities
Sinus
(anatomy) a rounded part of an organ, such as, lungs or brain that seems to be separate in some way from the rest
Lappen
(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter
Hirnrinde
(anatomy) the small round black area in the center of the eye, through which light enters
Pupille
(anatomy) the round colored portion of the eye around the pupil and behind the cornea
Iris
(anatomy) the sensory membrane at the back of the eye that transmits light signals to the brain through optic nerves
Netzhaut
(anatomy) the transparent layer that covers the outside of the eyeball
Hornhaut
a thin piece of skin in the middle ear that vibrates by sound waves and enables one to hear sounds, also known as tympanic membrane
Trommelfell
the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs
Abdomen
a greenish-brown alkaline fluid that is produced by the liver in order to help the body digest fats
Galle
a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed
Harnblase
an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings
Drüse
a large gland in the body that produces insulin and glucagon and substances that help the body digest food
Bauchspeicheldrüse
(anatomy) an abdominal organ that controls the quality of the blood cells
Milz
(anatomy) the main part of the large intestine, between the caecum to the rectum, where water is removed from solid waste
Dickdarm
(usually plural) the tube in the body through which digested food passes from the stomach to the anus
Darm
(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs
Becken
the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth
Gebärmutter
(anatomy) the narrow outer opening of the womb or uterus of a female
Zervix
(anatomy) the organ in the female body where the fetus is conceived and grown before being born
Gebärmutter
either of the two organs in women or female animals that produce eggs for reproduction
Eizelle
(anatomy) the tube in most mammals that carries urine out of the body, which also carries sperm in males
Harnröhre
relating to the intestines, which are part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing waste from the body
intestinal
(anatomy) any of the four pointed teeth that are between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food
Hundezahn
a blood protein produced to fight diseases or infections, or in response to foreign substances in the body
Antikörper
the soft substance that fills the cavities of bones, which is either yellowish and consists of fat cells or reddish and makes blood cells
Knochenmark