Cuerpo - Palabras generales relacionadas con el cuerpo
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras generales en inglés relacionadas con el cuerpo, como "torso", "órgano" y "conducto".
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the human body

anatomía
any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano
the soft parts of the human body

carne
a substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin, which helps them keep warm

grasa
the upper part of the human body, excluding the arms and the head

torso
the body of an animal or human, except the limbs and head

tronco
the network of neurons and fibers that interpret stimuli and transmit impulses from the body to the brain

sistema nervioso
a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona
the soft substance that fills the cavities of bones, which is either yellowish and consists of fat cells or reddish and makes blood cells

médula ósea
a tubular passage in the body through which liquid, such as tears or bile, can pass

conducto
a thick slimy substance produced by mucous membranes, inside the nose or the mouth, to lubricate and protect them

moco
a thin, moist tissue that lines body cavities like the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts, producing mucus for protection and lubrication

mucosa, membrana mucosa
the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

flema
a network that collects and transports lymph, supporting immune function and fluid balance

sistema linfático, red linfática
the flowing blood in a circulatory system, moving through vessels to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body

torrente sanguíneo
the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

circulación
the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

pulso
the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

metabolismo
the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

respiro
the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

respiración
the intake of air or a substance into the lungs through the process of breathing

inhalación, aspiración
the anatomical structures, including the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs, that allow for the passage of air during breathing

vías respiratorias, conductos aéreos
the entrance or exit point on an organ where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures are connected

hilio, punto de entrada o salida de un órgano
a thin sheet of tissue that separates or covers the inner parts of an organism

membrana
a wide blood channel that lacks the lining of a typical blood vessel

seno
a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tejido
an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

célula
the long, hollow organ system that extends from the mouth to the anus

tracto gastrointestinal, aparato digestivo
an anatomical cavity or space that serves as an entrance to another cavity within the body

vestíbulo, vestíbulo anatómico
the upper or posterior surface of a body

dorso, parte dorsal
(anatomy) a rounded part of an organ, such as, lungs or brain that seems to be separate in some way from the rest

lóbulo
affecting or relating to the top part of the small intestine, called duodenum

duodenal
relating to the intestines, which are part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing waste from the body

intestinal
relating to the transmission of signals from the central nervous system to muscles

motor
relating to, composed of, or involving muscle

muscular
(anatomy) connected with the nose

nasal
intended for or administered via the mouth

oral, bucal
relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

pancreático
(anatomy) connected with the curved set of bones at the bottom of the body, called pelvis

pélvico
in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

físicamente
relating to the kidneys or their function

renal
(anatomy) connected with the sensory part of the eye that sends signals to the brain, called retina

retiniano
relating to or forming the spine

espinal, vertebral
relating to the uterus, the organ in the female reproductive system where fetal development occurs during pregnancy

uterino
(anatomy) related to any of the series of the bones from the back, called vertebra

vertebral
to bite or chew food

masticar, mascar
relating to the skull or the part of the body enclosing the brain

craneal
to break down substances like food or drugs to produce energy or support various bodily functions

metabolizar, transformar por metabolismo
associated with or located in the region of the temples, which are the sides of the head above the ears

temporal, temporario
