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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 6-7) - Human Body

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cuerpo humano que son necesarias para el examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
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. 
genitals
genitals
[Sustantivo]

the external sex organs of the body

aparato genital, aparato reproductor

aparato genital, aparato reproductor

Ex: The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the patient's genitals during the routine check-up. 
limb
limb
[Sustantivo]

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird

miembro

miembro

Ex: The athlete injured his limb during the race and had to withdraw from the competition. 
nervous system
nervous system
[Sustantivo]

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

sistema nervioso

sistema nervioso

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. 
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. 
respiratory system
respiratory system
[Sustantivo]

a biological system that facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, primarily through the lungs

sistema respiratorio

sistema respiratorio

Ex: Lungs are part of the respiratory system. 
reproductive system

the biological system in organisms that enables the production of offspring through sexual reproduction

sistema reproductor, aparato reproductor

sistema reproductor, aparato reproductor

Ex: The reproductive system makes babies. 
musculoskeletal system

the complex network of bones, muscles, and connective tissues supporting the body's structure and enabling movement

sistema musculoesquelético, aparato locomotor

sistema musculoesquelético, aparato locomotor

Ex: The musculoskeletal system helps us move. 
gland
gland
[Sustantivo]

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

glándula

glándula

Ex: The endocrine system includes glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, which regulate hormones in the body. 
cardiovascular system

a complex network of the heart, blood, and blood vessels that transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells throughout the body and removes waste products

sistema cardiovascular, aparato cardiovascular

sistema cardiovascular, aparato cardiovascular

Ex: The cardiovascular system keeps us alive. 
torso
torso
[Sustantivo]

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

torso

torso

Ex: The artist sculpted a lifelike statue of a human torso, capturing the muscular contours with precision. 
dorsum
dorsum
[Sustantivo]

the upper or posterior surface of a body

dorso, parte dorsal

dorso, parte dorsal

Ex: The massage therapist focused on the dorsum to relieve tension in his muscles. 
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. 
physique
physique
[Sustantivo]

the natural constitution or physical structure of a person

físico, complexión

físico, complexión

Ex: His tall physique made him stand out in the crowd. 
figure
figure
[Sustantivo]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

figura

figura

Ex: She admired her friend's figure, appreciating the graceful curves and proportions that made her look stunning. 
sweat
sweat
[Sustantivo]

the body's way of cooling down with a salty liquid

sudor,  transpiración

sudor, transpiración

Ex: The athletes' sweat dripped onto the gym floor as they pushed themselves to the limit. 
calorie
calorie
[Sustantivo]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

caloría

caloría

Ex: Consuming more calories than your body needs can lead to weight gain over time. 
mass
mass
[Sustantivo]

the amount of matter in an individual, often used to describe the overall weight or size of the body

masa, volumen

masa, volumen

Ex: Bodybuilders aim to increase muscle mass. 
bloodstream
bloodstream
[Sustantivo]

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

torrente sanguíneo

torrente sanguíneo

Ex: The antibiotic injection delivered medicine directly into the patient's bloodstream, speeding up recovery. 
endurance
endurance
[Sustantivo]

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: Marathon runners train for months to build their endurance for the grueling 26.2-mile race. 
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