A149 words
Body and Health
Parts of the body and basic health vocabulary.
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- headnounhɛdThe upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- eyenounīThe organ of sight in humans and animals; the ability to see; a particular way of seeing or judging something.
- earnounîrThe organ of hearing in humans and animals; the external, visible part of this organ.
- nosenounnoʊzThe part of the face or head that contains the nostrils and organs of smell, and serves as a passage for air in breathing.
- mouthnounˈmaʊðəThe opening in the face for eating and speaking; the bodily cavity containing the tongue and teeth.
- handnounhændThe part of the body at the end of the arm, from the wrist to the fingers.
- armnounɑrmThe upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.
- legnounlɛgOne of the long, weight-bearing limbs used for standing and walking in humans and many animals.
- footftThe lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person or animal walks or stands.
- backbækThe rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the part opposite the front.
- facenounfāsThe front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.
- hairhârThe mass of thin thread-like structures that grow from the skin of humans and animals.
- toothnounto̅o̅thEach of the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.
- necknounnɛkThe part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders.
- hearthärtThe muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood through the circulatory system; often used figuratively to represent the centre of emotion, character, or the most important part.
- bodynounˈbɒd iThe entire physical structure of a living thing, especially a person or animal.
- fingernounˈfɪŋ gərOne of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand, usually including the thumb.
- thumbnounθʌmThe short, thick digit on the human hand, opposable to the other four fingers.
- shouldernounˈʃəʊldəThe part of the body where the arm joins the torso, forming a joint and a prominent surface.
- kneenounniːThe joint in the middle of the human leg where the thigh and lower leg meet.
- stomachnounˈstʌməkThe internal organ in the body where food is digested after being eaten.
- chesttʃɛstThe front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach, containing the heart and lungs.
- bonenounbōnThe hard, rigid connective tissue that forms the skeleton of vertebrates.
- skinnounskĭnThe outer protective layer of tissue covering the body of a person or animal.
- bloodnounblŭdThe red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients.
- brainbrānThe organ inside the skull of vertebrates that controls thought, memory, feeling, and physical activity.
- tonguenountŭngThe muscular organ in the mouth, used for tasting, swallowing, and articulating speech.
- lipnounlɪpEither of the two fleshy parts forming the edges of the mouth opening.
- cheeknountʃikThe fleshy side of the face below the eye.
- chinnountʃɪnThe protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the lower jaw.
- foreheadnounˈfɔːˌhɛdThe part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
- wristnounrɪstThe joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
- elbownounˈɛlbəʊThe joint between the upper and lower parts of the human arm, or the corresponding joint in an animal's foreleg.
- anklenounˈæŋ kəlThe joint connecting the foot with the leg.
- hipnounhɪpthe laterally projecting part of the pelvis and upper thigh; also meaning aware of, or following, the latest trends or fashions.
- sidenounsaɪdOne of the two outer surfaces of an object, or one of the two opposing positions, groups, or aspects of something.
- hurtverb-transitivehɜrtTo cause physical pain or injury; to feel physical pain.
- painpeɪnAn unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness, injury, or emotional distress.
- sickadjectivesɪkSuffering from a physical or mental illness.
- doctornounˈdɒk tərA person who is qualified to treat people who are ill, especially in a hospital or clinic.
- medicinenounmĕd<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭnA substance or treatment used to prevent, cure, or relieve the symptoms of disease or injury.
- hospitalnounˈhɒs pɪ tlA medical institution where patients receive treatment, often involving overnight stays, for serious illnesses or injuries.
- restrɛstTo cease work or movement in order to relax, recover strength, or refresh; a period of such relaxation.
- sleepslēpA natural, recurring state of rest for the body and mind, characterized by reduced consciousness, sensory activity, and voluntary muscle movement.
- exercisenounˈɛk sərˌsaɪzThe act of exerting physical or mental effort to improve health, skill, or ability.
- washverbwɒʃto clean with water and usually soap or detergent
- brushnounbrʌʃA tool with bristles, wires, or other filaments used for cleaning, painting, grooming, or applying something.
- cleanadjectiveklinFree from dirt, marks, stains, or unwanted substances.
- warmadjectivewɔːmhaving or giving out a moderate degree of heat; at a comfortably high temperature.