General Words Related to the Body: English Vocabulary List

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

"The body has an orifice."

"The nostril is an orifice that allows air to enter the nasal passage during breathing."

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

"Torso was injured."

"The boxer's torso was covered in bruises after enduring twelve punishing rounds in the ring."

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

"Human nervous system."

"The human nervous system controls all movements and sensations in the body."

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

"A hormone helps your body grow."

"The hormone insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels in our body."

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

"Bone marrow produces blood cells."

"Bone marrow is found inside certain bones."

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

"Mucus protects nose."

"When you have a cold your nose produces excess mucus that can make breathing difficult and uncomfortable."

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

"Mucus membrane lines body cavities."

"The mucus membrane lines the inside of the nose and throat and produces sticky mucus."

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

"He coughed up phlegm."

"Too much phlegm can indicate a respiratory infection."

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

"The lymphatic system fights infection."

"The lymphatic system helps remove waste and fight infections by carrying lymph fluid through the body."

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

"The bloodstream carries oxygen everywhere."

"The bloodstream carries oxygen and nutrients from the lungs and digestive system to all body tissues."

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

"Fast metabolism burns calories."

"Regular exercise can boost your metabolism helping you burn more calories even while resting."

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

"Take a deep breath."

"He held his breath underwater for several seconds."

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

"Her breathing became slow and steady."

"His breathing became heavy and labored after the long run so he sat down to rest on the grass."

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

"Inhalation brings air into lungs."

"Inhalation is the process of breathing in air through the nose or mouth into the lungs."

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

"The airway must stay clear."

"The airway is the passage through which air travels from the nose and mouth to the lungs."

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

"The hilum is lung entry point."

"The hilum is the indented area of an organ where blood vessels and nerves enter and exit."

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

"The cell membrane protects it."

"The semipermeable membrane regulates the passage of substances into and out of the cell."

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

"The gastrointestinal tract digests food."

"The gastrointestinal tract is a long tube that runs from the mouth to the anus."

the upper or posterior surface of a body

"The dorsum faces up."

"The surgeon examined the dorsum of the hand to assess the extent of the injury."

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

"The duodenal ulcer hurts."

"The patient experienced severe pain due to a duodenal ulcer in the upper part of his small intestine."

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

"The infection is intestinal."

"The intestinal infection caused severe abdominal pain and diarrhea and the doctor prescribed antibiotics and recommended drinking plenty of fluids."

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

"He has pancreatic cancer."

"The pancreatic cancer was diagnosed at an advanced stage and the patient began chemotherapy immediately to try to slow its progression."

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

"She has pelvic pain."

"The pelvic pain worried the pregnant woman and her doctor performed an ultrasound to make sure the baby was healthy and safe."

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

"I feel physically tired today."

"I feel physically tired today because I went for a long run this morning and did not sleep well last night."

relating to the kidneys or their function

"He has renal issues."

"The patient's blood tests indicated a significant decline in renal function, requiring immediate medical intervention and specialized care."

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

"Retinal cells detect light."

"The retinal scan is used for security purposes because each person has a unique pattern of blood vessels in their eyes."

relating to or forming the spine

"The injury is spinal."

"The spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the waist down and he uses a wheelchair to move around his house."

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

"The infection is uterine."

"The uterine lining thickens every month in preparation for pregnancy and it sheds during menstruation if no embryo implants."

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

"The column is vertebral."

"The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and it is made up of many small bones called vertebrae stacked on top of each other."

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

"The nerve is cranial."

"The cranial nerves control functions like vision smell and hearing and there are twelve pairs in the human nervous system."

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

"The body metabolizes food for energy."

"The human body needs time to metabolize the food you eat and convert it into energy for your cells to function properly."

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

"The lobe is temporal."

"The temporal lobe of the brain processes sound and speech and damage to this area can cause difficulty understanding language."