The Human Body: English Vocabulary List

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

"His armpit hurts."

"He lifted his arm and felt a sting in his armpit."

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

"He hurt his thumb."

"He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer while trying to hang a picture causing the nail to bend and his finger to swell painfully."

the hard smooth part covering the end of each toe

"My toenail is long."

"She cut her toenail too short causing an ingrown nail that became infected and required a minor surgical procedure to remove the affected portion."

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

"Her fingernail is painted."

"He nervously bit his fingernail during the job interview a habit that he thought would ruin his chances but the interviewer did not seem to notice."

the whole structure of the eye

"The eyeball is a very delicate organ."

"The optometrist examined her eyeball using a bright light and a magnifying lens checking for signs of glaucoma or other hidden eye diseases."

the ability to perceive textures or shapes through the hands

"Please touch the screen."

"The sense of touch allows you to feel temperature pressure and pain warning you when something is too hot or sharp before serious injury occurs."

the ability of nose to recognize smells

"The smell is strong."

"A dog sense of smell is thousands of times more sensitive than a human enabling them to detect drugs explosives and even certain diseases."

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."

a drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes

"A tear rolled down her cheek."

"A tear rolled down her cheek when she heard the sad news but she quickly wiped it away not wanting others to see her cry."

the amount of glucose in a person or animal's blood

"Blood sugar is low."

"Low blood sugar can cause dizziness confusion and fainting which is why diabetics must carry snacks to eat when they feel symptoms coming on."

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

"The lung is important."

"Smoking damages the tiny air sacs in your lungs permanently reducing their ability to transfer oxygen into your bloodstream and causing shortness of breath."

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

"Her hip is sore."

"She placed her hands firmly on her hips, a clear sign of her impatience."

one of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears

"My temple hurts."

"A gentle massage on the temple can often alleviate the discomfort of a headache."

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

"My knee joint hurts."

"A physical therapist helps patients regain mobility and reduce pain in a damaged joint."

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

"A broken rib hurts."

"The doctor examined the patient's fractured rib, suspecting internal damage."

the bottom area of someone's foot

"The sole is dirty."

"The rough terrain had worn down the sole of his boot, making it uncomfortable to walk."

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

"All living things need to breathe air."

"It is difficult to breathe in high altitudes because there is less oxygen in the air."

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

"Circulation is important."

"Poor blood circulation in the legs can cause swelling numbness and slow wound healing requiring medical attention to prevent more serious complications like blood clots."

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

"I lost my sense."

"After the accident, he temporarily lost his sense of smell, which was a very disorienting experience."

the physical ability of seeing

"Her sight is good."

"His sight deteriorated gradually over the years and eventually he needed glasses to read road signs and recognize faces from a distance."

the ability to hear voices or sounds through the ears

"Her hearing is weak."

"Loud music concerts can permanently damage your hearing especially if you attend frequently without wearing protective earplugs to reduce the sound intensity."

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

"Her waist is slim."

"She measured her waist every week to track her fitness progress because inches lost were more encouraging to her than numbers on a scale."

the ability that makes one able to distinguish different flavors

"I love the taste of chocolate."

"Her exquisite taste in art is evident in the carefully curated collection displayed."

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

"Muscle tissue helps movement."

"Nerve tissue transmits electrical signals throughout the body, enabling communication."

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

"He injured a nerve."

"The dentist injected anesthetic near the nerve to numb the tooth completely before drilling preventing any pain during the cavity filling procedure."

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

"A kind gesture."

"His warm smile and open hand gesture conveyed a genuine welcome to all the new visitors."

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

"The kidney is healthy."

"Drinking enough water helps your kidneys filter waste from your blood efficiently reducing the risk of painful kidney stones and urinary tract infections."