Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Human Body

Here, you will learn some English words related to Human Body that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)

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 .

genitals [noun]

the external sex organs of the body

Ex: The biology textbook included detailed diagrams illustrating the male and female genitals .

limb [noun]

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

Ex: After a day of hiking , her limbs were sore and in need of rest .

nervous system [noun]

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

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 .

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 .

respiratory system [noun]

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

Ex: The respiratory system works automatically .

reproductive system [noun]

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

Ex: The reproductive system is essential for life 's continuation .

musculoskeletal system [noun]

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

Ex: Bones are part of the musculoskeletal system .

gland [noun]

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

Ex:

cardiovascular system [noun]

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

Ex: Oxygen is carried by the cardiovascular system .

torso [noun]

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

Ex: The forensic pathologist examined the torso to determine the cause of death and identify the victim .

dorsum [noun]

the upper or posterior surface of a body

Ex: He has a scar on the dorsum from a childhood accident .

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 .

physique [noun]

the natural constitution or physical structure of a person

Ex: Genetics play a role in determining your physique .

figure [noun]

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

Ex: After months of exercise and healthy eating , she was proud of the improvements in her figure .

sweat [noun]

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

Ex: The construction workers took a break in the shade to escape the scorching sun and wipe away their sweat .

calorie [noun]

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

Ex:

mass [noun]

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

Ex: His muscles added mass to his arms .

bloodstream [noun]

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

Ex: As adrenaline floods the bloodstream , the body enters a heightened state of alert during an emergency .

endurance [noun]

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

Ex: The expedition tested their endurance as they faced extreme weather conditions and limited supplies .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Time and Duration	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Insignificance
Strength and Influence	Uniqueness	Commonness	Complexity
High Quality	Low Quality	Value	Challenges
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapability	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Textures	Sounds
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Commanding and Giving Permissions
Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting	Hobbies and Routines	Shopping
Finance and Currency	Workplace	Office Life	Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers	Service and Support Careers	Creative and Artistic Careers	House
Human Body	Health	Sports	Sports Competitions
Transportation	Society	Social Events	Animals
City Parts	Food and Drinks	Friendship and Enmity	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Relationship Styles	Romantic Relationships	Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions	Travel and Tourism	Migration	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Manner
Weather	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Time and Frequency	Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis
Conjunctive Adverbs