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Human Body

21 Words

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organ
1.
or
gan
Noun

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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2.
ge
ni
tals
Noun

the external sex organs of the body

The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the patient's genitals during the routine check-up.

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limb
3.
limb
Noun

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

The athlete injured his limb during the race and had to withdraw from the competition.

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nervous system
4.
nervous system
Noun

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

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immune system
5.
immune system
Noun

a protective system in the body that defends it against diseases and harmful substances

The immune system is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens and foreign substances, comprised of various cells, tissues, and organs.

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digestive system
6.
digestive system
Noun

the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste

Within the digestive system, enzymes and acids collaborate to break down food into smaller molecules for absorption.

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respiratory system
7.
respiratory system
Noun

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

Lungs are part of the respiratory system.

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reproductive system
Noun

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

The reproductive system makes babies.

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musculoskeletal system
Noun

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

The musculoskeletal system helps us move.

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gland
10.
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

The endocrine system includes glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, which regulate hormones in the body.

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cardiovascular system
11.
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

The cardiovascular system keeps us alive.

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12.
tor
so
Noun

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

The artist sculpted a lifelike statue of a human torso, capturing the muscular contours with precision.

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dorsum
13.
dor
sum
Noun

the upper or posterior surface of a body

The massage therapist focused on the dorsum to relieve tension in his muscles.

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abdomen
14.
ab
do
men
Noun

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

He winced as the doctor pressed on his abdomen, searching for signs of tenderness or swelling.

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physique
15.
phy
sique
Noun

the natural constitution or physical structure of a person

His tall physique made him stand out in the crowd.

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figure
16.
fi
gure
Noun

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

The report included several figures to make the data easier to understand.

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sweat
17.
sweat
Noun

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

The athletes' sweat dripped onto the gym floor as they pushed themselves to the limit.

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calorie
18.
ca
lo
rie
Noun

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

Consuming more calories than your body needs can lead to weight gain over time.

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mass
19.
mass
Noun

the general population

Propaganda was used to influence the masses.

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bloodstream
20.
blood
stream
Noun

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

The antibiotic injection delivered medicine directly into the patient's bloodstream, speeding up recovery.

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endurance
21.
en
du
rance
Noun

the ability of something to last a long time and resist damage

The durability of the materials used in the construction ensures the building's endurance over time.

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