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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Cuerpo

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el cuerpo humano, como "anatomy", "organ", "Adam's apple", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
anatomy
anatomy
[Sustantivo]

the human body

anatomía

anatomía

Ex: Artists often study anatomy to accurately depict the human form in their work. 
organ
organ
[Sustantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano

órgano

Ex: The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. 
Adam's apple
Adam's apple
[Sustantivo]

the swollen part of the neck, particularly in men, that moves upward and downward when talking or swallowing something

nuez de Adán, manzana de Adán

nuez de Adán, manzana de Adán

Ex: He felt self-conscious about his prominent Adam's apple, especially when wearing a tight-fitting shirt. 
artery
artery
[Sustantivo]

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

arteria

arteria

Ex: Atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, can restrict blood flow and lead to serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes. 
blood vessel
blood vessel
[Sustantivo]

any tube structure inside the body through which blood can circulate, such as a vein, artery, etc.

vaso sanguíneo

vaso sanguíneo

Ex: The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged blood vessel to restore proper circulation. 
cell
cell
[Sustantivo]

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

célula

célula

Ex: The study of cells, known as cell biology or cytology, delves into their structure, function, and interactions. 
heartbeat
heartbeat
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

latido

latido

Ex: The doctor listened to the patient's heartbeat using a stethoscope. 
scalp
scalp
[Sustantivo]

the skin under one's hair, covering the head

cuero cabelludo

cuero cabelludo

Ex: She massaged her scalp with essential oils to promote hair growth and relaxation. 
collarbone
collarbone
[Sustantivo]

either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders

clavícula

clavícula

Ex: He fractured his collarbone during the football game and needed to wear a sling for several weeks. 
breast
breast
[Sustantivo]

the area between the neck and the stomach

pecho

pecho

Ex: The bullet entered his breast, puncturing his heart. 
abdomen
abdomen
[Sustantivo]

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

abdomen, vientre

abdomen, vientre

Ex: He winced as the doctor pressed on his abdomen, searching for signs of tenderness or swelling. 
digestive system
digestive system
[Sustantivo]

the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste

aparato digestivo

aparato digestivo

Ex: Within the digestive system, enzymes and acids collaborate to break down food into smaller molecules for absorption. 
immune system
immune system
[Sustantivo]

a protective system in the body that defends it against diseases and harmful substances

sistema inmune, sistema inmunológico

sistema inmune, sistema inmunológico

Ex: The immune system is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens and foreign substances, comprised of various cells, tissues, and organs. 
belly
belly
[Sustantivo]

the front part of the body below the ribs that contains the stomach, intestines, etc.

vientre

vientre

Ex: After a large meal, he rested his hands on his full belly and sighed contentedly. 
belly button
belly button
[Sustantivo]

the small round hole in the front of a human stomach

ombligo

ombligo

Ex: The toddler was fascinated by his belly button and kept poking it. 
intestine
intestine
[Sustantivo]

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

intestino

intestino

Ex: The doctor explained that the intestine is crucial for nutrient absorption and digestion. 
gallbladder
gallbladder
[Sustantivo]

a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver in which the body stores a strong digestive fluid produced by the liver

vesícula, vesícula biliar

vesícula, vesícula biliar

Ex: The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the digestive process by storing bile produced by the liver until it's needed for digestion. 
bladder
bladder
[Sustantivo]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

vejiga

vejiga

Ex: She had to go to the restroom urgently as her bladder was full. 
buttock
buttock
[Sustantivo]

either of the two fleshy rounded parts of the human body located at the lower end of the torso

nalgas

nalgas

Ex: He fell and landed hard on his buttocks, feeling sore for days. 
spine
spine
[Sustantivo]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

columna vertebral

columna vertebral

Ex: The surgeon carefully examined the patient's spine to assess the extent of the injury. 
calf
calf
[Sustantivo]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

pantorrilla

pantorrilla

Ex: He strained his calf while running, so he had to take a break from exercising. 
shin
shin
[Sustantivo]

the front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee

espinilla, canilla

espinilla, canilla

Ex: He bumped his shin against the coffee table and winced in pain. 
big toe
big toe
[Sustantivo]

the largest of the toes on the foot

dedo gordo

dedo gordo

Ex: The nail on the big toe grows more slowly than nails on other toes, and it's common for ingrown toenails to occur, especially if nails are trimmed improperly. 
pinky
pinky
[Sustantivo]

the little finger of one's hand

meñique, dedo meñique

meñique, dedo meñique

Ex: Despite its small size, the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills, particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments. 
eyelid
eyelid
[Sustantivo]

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

párpado

párpado

Ex: After the surgery, her eyelid was swollen and she had difficulty keeping it open. 
jaw
jaw
[Sustantivo]

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

mandíbula

mandíbula

Ex: He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news. 
vein
vein
[Sustantivo]

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

vena

vena

Ex: Veins help move blood from the legs and arms back to the heart. 
nostril
nostril
[Sustantivo]

either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through

orificio nasal, fosa nasal

orificio nasal, fosa nasal

Ex: He breathed deeply through his nostrils to calm his nerves. 
eyebrow
eyebrow
[Sustantivo]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

ceja

ceja

Ex: He had a habit of raising one eyebrow when he was skeptical. 
kidney stone
kidney stone
[Sustantivo]

a hard crystal consisted of minerals such as calcium that forms in the kidneys

cálculo renal, piedra en el riñón

cálculo renal, piedra en el riñón

Ex: Drinking plenty of water can help prevent kidney stones by diluting urine and flushing out minerals that could form into stones. 
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