Body - General Words Related to the Body

the human body

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

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

the soft parts of the human body

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the blood that circulates through the body

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

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

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

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

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

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

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

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

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

a large blood channel without the standard vessel lining

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

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

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

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

the upper or posterior surface of a body

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

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

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

located in or connected with the throat or neck

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

relating to or affecting the muscles

(anatomy) connected with the nose

related to or occurring in the mouth or the oral cavity

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

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

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

relating to the kidneys or their function

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

relating to or forming the spine

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

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

to use teeth to break down food into smaller pieces

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

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

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