B2 Level Wordlist - The Human Body

Here you will learn some English words about the human body, such as "anatomy", "organ", "Adam's apple", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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anatomy [noun]

the human body

Ex: The textbook provided detailed diagrams of anatomy for students to learn from .

organ [noun]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

Ex: The liver is a complex organ that performs numerous functions , including detoxification .

Adam's apple [noun]

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

Ex:

artery [noun]

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

Ex: The largest artery in the body is the aorta , which originates from the left ventricle of the heart and distributes blood to the rest of the body .

blood vessel [noun]

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

Ex: During exercise , blood vessels expand to increase the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles .

cell [noun]

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

Ex: The discovery of cells and the development of cell theory by scientists such as Robert Hooke and Theodor Schwann revolutionized our understanding of living organisms .

heartbeat [noun]

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

Ex: The baby 's heartbeat was strong and steady , reassuring the expectant parents .

scalp [noun]

the skin under one's hair, covering the head

Ex: He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as the hairstylist applied the dye .

collarbone [noun]

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

Ex: She wore a strapless dress that elegantly showcased her collarbone and shoulders .

breast [noun]

the area between the neck and the stomach

Ex: Breasts vary in size , shape , and composition among individuals , influenced by factors like genetics , hormones , and body fat .

abdomen [noun]

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

Ex: The surgeon made a precise incision in the lower abdomen to access the site of the appendicitis .

digestive system [noun]

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

Ex: Waste products are then processed in the digestive system , eventually eliminated through the large intestine .

immune system [noun]

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

Ex: Chronic stress can weaken the immune system , making individuals more susceptible to infections and illnesses .

belly [noun]

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

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his belly and decided to visit the doctor .

belly button [noun]

the small round hole in the front of a human stomach

Ex: He found sand in his belly button after spending the day at the beach .

intestine [noun]

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

Ex:

gallbladder [noun]

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

Ex: Gallstones , hardened deposits that can form in the gallbladder , may cause discomfort , pain , and other complications , sometimes requiring medical intervention .

bladder [noun]

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

Ex: The bladder can hold up to 600 milliliters of urine .

buttock [noun]

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

Ex: The child slid down the slide , landing on his buttocks with a laugh .

spine [noun]

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

Ex: The x-ray revealed a curvature in the spine , indicating a case of scoliosis .

calf [noun]

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

Ex: Stretching exercises can help prevent cramps in the calf muscles after intense physical activity .

shin [noun]

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

Ex: After the fall , she noticed a bruise forming on her shin .

big toe [noun]

the largest of the toes on the foot

Ex: The flexibility of the big toe is essential for proper gait and propulsion during activities like running and jumping .

pinky [noun]

the little finger of one's hand

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eyelid [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor examined the eyelid for any signs of infection or irritation .

jaw [noun]

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

Ex: The boxer suffered a broken jaw after the intense match .

vein [noun]

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

Ex: Veins have thin walls and valves to keep blood moving in the right direction .

nostril [noun]

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

Ex: She felt a tickle in her nostril as the cold air hit her face .

eyebrow [noun]

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

Ex: He had thick , bushy eyebrows .

kidney stone [noun]

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

Ex: The ultrasound revealed the presence of multiple kidney stones , requiring surgical intervention to remove them and alleviate the patient 's discomfort .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives