Pronunciation:/əˈnatəmi/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Synonym: structure
Opposite: physiology
The study of human anatomy involves learning about the various systems and organs in the body
Pronunciation:/ˈɔːɡən/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is organs
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: part
Opposite: tissue
The heart is an important organ that pumps blood throughout the body
Pronunciation:/ˈɑːtəri/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is arteries
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: blood vessel
Opposite: vein
A blockage in the coronary artery can lead to a heart attack
Pronunciation:/blʌd ˈvɛs(ə)l/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is blood vessels
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: vascular structure
Opposite: lymphatic vessel
The blood vessels in the body play a crucial role in transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells
Pronunciation:/sɛl/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is cells
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: unit
Opposite: organism
The human body is composed of trillions of cells that perform various functions
Pronunciation:/ˈhɑːtbiːt/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: pulse
Opposite: silence
The doctor listened to the patient’s heartbeat using a stethoscope
Pronunciation:/skælp/
Part of speech: noun (also verb)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is scalps (noun)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb form)
Synonym: cranium
Opposite: face
The scalp can be prone to sunburn if not protected by a hat
Pronunciation:/ˈkɒləbəʊn/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: clavicle
Opposite: spine
The collarbone is susceptible to fractures from falls or impacts
Pronunciation:/brɛst/
Part of speech: noun (also verb)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is breasts (noun)
Formal or informal: Both
The baby was feeding at its mother’s breast
Pronunciation:/ˈabdəm(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:noun
Synonym:tummy
The insect’s abdomen was swollen with eggs
Pronunciation:/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv ˈsɪstɪm/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:noun
The digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine
Pronunciation:/ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪstɪm/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:noun
The immune system protects the body from harmful substances
Pronunciation:/ˈbɛli/
Part of speech:noun (also adjective)
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:noun
Synonym:tummy
The child had a full belly after eating dinner
Pronunciation:/ˈbɛli ˈbʌt(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun (also verb)
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:noun (also verb)
The belly button is a scar left by the umbilical cord after it falls off
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɔːlblædər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
The doctor recommended removing her gallbladder due to gallstones
Pronunciation: /ˈblædər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
She felt a strong urge to empty her bladder
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtək/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: rump
He fell and landed hard on his right buttock
Pronunciation: /spaɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Synonym: backbone
Poor posture can lead to back pain and misalignment of the spine
Pronunciation: /kæf/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “calves”
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
She felt a cramp in her left calf while running
Pronunciation: /ʃɪn/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun): Plural form is “shins”
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (verb): Past tense “shinned”
Formal or informal (noun): Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal (verb): Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun): Countable
Countable or uncountable (verb): Transitive
Transitive or intransitive (verb): Transitive
Synonym (verb): kick
(noun): He scraped his shin while climbing over the fence
(verb): The child shinned the bully in self-defense
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪŋki/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun): Plural form is “pinkies”
ed his tea.
Formal or informal (noun): Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal (adjective): Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun): Countable
Synonym (noun): little finger
Opposite (noun): thumb
(noun): She injured her pinky while playing basketball
(adjective): He extended his pinky finger as he sipped his tea
Pronunciation : /’aɪˌlɪd/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Plural form is “eyelids”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Her eyelids drooped as she fought off sleep
Pronunciation : /dʒɔː/
Part of speech : noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun) : Plural form is “jaws”
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (verb) : Past tense “jawed”
Formal or informal (verb) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun) : Countable
Countable or uncountable (verb) : Intransitive
Transitive or intransitive (verb) : Intransitive
(verb) : They would often jaw about their favorite sports teams
(noun) : His jaw tightened as he clenched his teeth
Pronunciation : /veɪn/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Plural form is “veins”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Synonym : blood vessel
Opposite : artery
The doctor drew blood from a vein in her arm
Pronunciation : /ˈnɒstrɪl/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Plural form is “nostrils”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Synonym : nasal opening
She felt a tickle in her left nostril
Pronunciation : /ˈækjʊpʌŋktʃə(r)/
Part of speech : noun
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable : Uncountable
Stress marks : ˈækjʊpʌŋktʃə(r)
Synonym : acupressure
She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain
Pronunciation : /ˈfɑː(r)məsi/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Plural form is “pharmacies”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Synonym : drugstore
She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription
Pronunciation : /ˈɪnpeɪʃ(ə)nt/
Part of speech : noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun) : Plural form is “inpatients”
Formal or informal (noun) : Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal (adjective) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun) : Countable
Synonym (noun) : hospital patient
Synonym (adjective) : hospitalized
Opposite (noun) : outpatient
Opposite (adjective) : outpatient
(noun) : The hospital had a wing dedicated to cancer inpatients
(adjective) : She received inpatient care for her heart condition
Pronunciation : /ˈmɛnt(ə)l hɛlθ/
Part of speech : noun/adjective
Formal or informal (noun) : Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal (adjective) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun) : Uncountable
Countable or uncountable (adjective) : Countable
Synonym (noun) : psychological well-being
Synonym (adjective) : emotional health
Opposite (noun) : mental illness
Opposite (adjective) : mental illness
(adjective) : The mental health clinic offered therapy sessions
(noun) : She sought help for her mental health struggles