Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Body

Here you will learn some English words about body, such as "chest", "lung", "gum", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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backbone [noun]

a line of connected bones going down from your neck to tail bone in the middle of the back

Ex: The doctor explained that the backbone consists of individual vertebrae .

chest [noun]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

Ex: She felt a sense of relief as a weight was lifted off her chest .

false teeth [noun]

artificial teeth designed to replace missing natural teeth, often used for cosmetic or functional purposes

Ex: False teeth must be cleaned regularly to maintain hygiene .

muscle [noun]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

Ex: She felt sore in her leg muscles after a long hike .

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 .

heel [noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: She stepped on a pebble , causing discomfort in her heel .

joint [noun]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

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lung [noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: Pneumonia , an infection of the lungs , can cause symptoms such as fever , cough , and chest pain , and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve .

nerve [noun]

each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process

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 .

skeleton [noun]

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

Ex: The skeleton of a whale is much larger than that of a human .

skull [noun]

the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain

Ex: The human skull has several openings , including the eye sockets and nasal cavity .

waist [noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress .

wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .

adrenaline [noun]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

Ex: The adrenaline surge during the roller coaster ride left her breathless and exhilarated .

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 .

circulation [noun]

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

Ex: Cold weather can slow down circulation and make extremities feel numb .

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 .

gum [noun]

the firm, pink flesh around the roots of teeth at the top and bottom of the mouth

Ex: The dentist advised brushing and flossing regularly to prevent gum disease .

flesh [noun]

the soft parts of the human body

Ex: The surgeon made an incision , cutting through the layers of skin and flesh to reach the underlying muscle .

hormone [noun]

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

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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 .

liver [noun]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .

pulse [noun]

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

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 .

tissue [noun]

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

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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 .

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 .

anatomy [noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

Ex: The textbook on anatomy included detailed diagrams of the muscular and skeletal systems .

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 .

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