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CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 7
Here you will learn some English words about the anatomy of the human body, such as "optical", "anatomy", "pupil", etc. prepared for C1 learners.
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lens
[noun]
(anatomy) the clear elastic part of the eye that concentrates light in order for things to be seen clearly
pupil
[noun]
(anatomy) the small round black area in the center of the eye, through which light enters
baby tooth
[noun]
any of the temporary teeth in young children that falls out and is later replaced with a permanent one
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
saliva
[noun]
the liquid produced in the mouth to make chewing and swallowing easier and to prepare food for digestion
mucus
[noun]
a thick slimy substance produced by mucous membranes, inside the nose or the mouth, to lubricate and protect them
adrenaline
[noun]
a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker
enzyme
[noun]
a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself
nipple
[noun]
the round dark area on a person's chest, which from female ones babies can drink milk
navel
[noun]
the elevated or empty part in the middle of the stomach, made by cutting the umbilical cord just after birth
hipbone
[noun]
either of the two bones, on each side of the body, forming a large portion of the pelvis
groin
[noun]
the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs
ovary
[noun]
either of the two organs in women or female animals that produce eggs for reproduction
womb
[noun]
the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth
to secrete
[verb]
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
blood clot
[noun]
a thickened or dried mass of blood that if formed in a blood vessel may impede blood circulation
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