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Woorden Gerelateerd aan het Lichaam - Algemene woorden met betrekking tot het lichaam

Hier leert u enkele algemene Engelse woorden die verband houden met het lichaam, zoals "torso", "organ" en "duct".

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anatomy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the human body

anatomie, lichaamsbouw

anatomie, lichaamsbouw

Ex: The textbook provided detailed diagrams anatomy for students to learn from .
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organ
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

orgaan, iema

orgaan, iema

Ex: The brain is the organ of the nervous system , controlling most bodily functions .
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orifice
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hole or external opening in the body, such as an ear canal or the anus

opening, of

opening, of

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flesh
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the soft parts of the human body

vlees, vleesweefsel

vlees, vleesweefsel

Ex: He felt a sharp pain as the splinter pierced flesh of his thumb .
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fat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vet,  lichaamsvet

vet, lichaamsvet

Ex: The doctor explained that a certain amount fat is essential for our bodies to function properly .
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torso
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

torso, bovenlichaam

torso, bovenlichaam

Ex: The yoga instructor led the class in a series of poses to strengthen the muscles of torso and improve core stability .
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trunk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lichaamsdeel, romp

lichaamsdeel, romp

Ex: In anatomy , trunk refers to the main part of the body , excluding the head , neck , arms , and legs , where vital organs and major blood vessels are housed .
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nervous system
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zenuwstelsel, neurale systeem

zenuwstelsel, neurale systeem

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hormone
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hormoon, teamles

hormoon, teamles

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bone marrow
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

beenmerg, merg

beenmerg, merg

Ex: Diseases such as leukemia and multiple myeloma can affect the production of blood cells in bone marrow, leading to serious health complications .
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duct
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kanaal, buis

kanaal, buis

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mucus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

slijm, muceus

slijm, muceus

Ex: The respiratory therapist taught the patient how to perform chest physiotherapy to help loosen and mucus in the lungs .
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mucus membrane
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

slijmvlies, mucosa

slijmvlies, mucosa

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phlegm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

flegma, slijm

flegma, slijm

Ex: Over-the-counter medications may help to phlegm production and alleviate symptoms of congestion and coughing .
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lymphatic system
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lymfestelsel, lymfatische systeem

lymfestelsel, lymfatische systeem

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bloodstream
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the blood that circulates through the body

bloedstroom, bloedcirculatie

bloedstroom, bloedcirculatie

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circulation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bloedcirculatie, bloedverdeling

bloedcirculatie, bloedverdeling

Ex: The doctor checked circulation to ensure there were no issues with blood flow .
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pulse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pols, hartslag

pols, hartslag

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metabolism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

metabolisme, stofwisseling

metabolisme, stofwisseling

Ex: Metabolism slows down with age, leading to changes in energy levels and body composition.
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breath
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

adem, lucht

adem, lucht

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to take a breath and hold it .
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breathing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ademhaling, luchtinname

ademhaling, luchtinname

Ex: Yoga exercises can help improve breathing and reduce stress .
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inhalation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

inhalatie, inademing

inhalatie, inademing

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airway
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

luchtweg, luchtwegen

luchtweg, luchtwegen

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hilum
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hilum, poort

hilum, poort

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membrane
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thin sheet of tissue that separates or covers the inner parts of an organism

membranen, vlies

membranen, vlies

Ex: The blood-brain barrier is a membrane that protects the brain .
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sinus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large blood channel without the standard vessel lining

sinus, bloedkanaal

sinus, bloedkanaal

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tissue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

weefsel, oppervlak

weefsel, oppervlak

Ex: Adipose tissue , commonly known as tissue, stores energy and cushions organs in the body .
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cell
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cel, celletje

cel, celletje

Ex: Cells are the building blocks of life , with each one containing a complex system of organelles and molecules .
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gastrointestinal tract
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

maagdarmkanaal, spijsverteringskanaal

maagdarmkanaal, spijsverteringskanaal

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vestibule
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, enclosed space or chamber at the entrance of a body cavity, such as the mouth or nose

vestibule, entreehal

vestibule, entreehal

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dorsum
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the upper or posterior surface of a body

dorsum, rugoppervlak

dorsum, rugoppervlak

Ex: He has a scar on dorsum from a childhood accident .
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lobe
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kwab, lob

kwab, lob

Ex: The liver is divided into lobes , with the right lobe being larger than the lobe.
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duodenal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

duodenaal, twaalfvingerige

duodenaal, twaalfvingerige

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intestinal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

darm-, intestinaal

darm-, intestinaal

Ex: Intestinal motility refers to the movement of food and waste through the intestines , regulated by muscular contractions called peristalsis .
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jugular
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

located in or connected with the throat or neck

jugulair, keel-

jugulair, keel-

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motor
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(anatomy) connected with the neurons that control the muscle movements

motorisch, bewegings-

motorisch, bewegings-

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muscular
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to or affecting the muscles

spier-, musculair

spier-, musculair

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nasal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(anatomy) connected with the nose

nasale, neus-

nasale, neus-

Ex: Nasal irrigation with saline solution can help alleviate symptoms of sinusitis .
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oral
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to or occurring in the mouth or the oral cavity

oraal, mondeling

oraal, mondeling

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pancreatic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

pancreas-, alvleesklier-

pancreas-, alvleesklier-

Ex: Pancreatic insufficiency can lead to malabsorption of nutrients and weight loss .
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pelvic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

becken-, pelvis-

becken-, pelvis-

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physically
[bijwoord]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

lichamelijk, fysiek

lichamelijk, fysiek

Ex: The cold weather affected physically, causing shivers .
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renal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the kidneys or their function

renaal, nieraal

renaal, nieraal

Ex: Renal health is vital for maintaining proper fluid balance and filtering waste from the body .
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retinal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

retinaal, netvlies-

retinaal, netvlies-

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spinal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to or forming the spine

wervel, ruggenmerg-

wervel, ruggenmerg-

Ex: Spinal reflexes , such as the knee-jerk reflex , occur in response to stimuli without involving the brain 's conscious processing .
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uterine
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

baarmoederlijk, uterien

baarmoederlijk, uterien

Ex: Uterine cancer can be detected through regular screenings .
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vertebral
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

wervel-, vertebraal

wervel-, vertebraal

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to jaw
[werkwoord]

to use teeth to break down food into smaller pieces

kauwen, bijten

kauwen, bijten

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cranial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the skull or the part of the body enclosing the brain

schedel-, craniaal

schedel-, craniaal

Ex: Cranial pressure can increase due to conditions such as head trauma or intracranial bleeding .
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to metabolize
[werkwoord]

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

metaboliseren, verwerken

metaboliseren, verwerken

Ex: Enzymes in the stomach metabolize proteins into amino acids during the digestive process .
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temporal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

temporaal, temporal

temporaal, temporal

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