فهرست
Oral
Title: Oral
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrəl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Verbal
Opposite: Written
Relating to the mouth or spoken language
The oral exam tested the students’ speaking skills
Lens
Title: Lens
Pronunciation: /lenz/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “lenses”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Optic
A curved piece of glass or other transparent material that is used to focus light and form an image
The camera lens captured a clear picture of the sunset
Pupil
Title: Pupil
Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːpl/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: The circular black opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light entering the eye
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Eye aperture
Example
The doctor shone a light into my pupils to check their response
Cheekbone
Title: Cheekbone
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊn/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “cheekbones”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Malar bone
One of the bones that form the structure of the cheeks and the upper jaw
The model’s high cheekbones were a prominent feature of her face
Jawbone
Title: Jawbone
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːbəʊn/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Mandible
The bone that forms the lower jaw and holds the teeth
The dentist examined my jawbone for signs of decay
Baby tooth
Title: Baby tooth
Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbi tuːθ/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: One of the first set of teeth that develop in humans and are eventually replaced by permanent teeth
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “baby teeth”
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive(both words)
Synonym: Milk tooth
Opposite: Permanent tooth
Example
The child lost a baby tooth and eagerly awaited the arrival of the Tooth Fairy
Limb
Title: Limb
Pronunciation: /lɪmb/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “limbs”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Appendage
An arm or leg of a human or animal
The athlete injured his leg and had to sit out of the game
Fingertip
Title: Fingertip
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪŋɡətɪp/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “fingertips”
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Digit tip
The end of a finger where the nail is located
The pianist’s fingertips flew across the keys in a blur of motion
Fist
Title: Fist
Pronunciation: /fɪst/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “fists”
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Clenched hand
Opposite: Open hand
A closed hand with the fingers curled into the palm
The boxer raised his fists in preparation for the next round
Gland
Title: Gland
Pronunciation: /ɡlænd/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “glands”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Organ
An organ in the body that produces and releases hormones or other substances for use in the body
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism in the body
salvia
Title: salvia
Pronunciation: /səˈlaɪvə/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Spit
The smell of food made my mouth water and increased my saliva production
The watery liquid produced in the mouth that helps to digest food
Mucus
Title: Mucus
Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːkəs/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Phlegm
The slimy substance produced in the nose and throat that helps to protect and lubricate these areas
The cold caused my nose to produce more mucus than usual
Adrenaline
Title: Adrenaline
Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Epinephrine
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that prepares the body for physical activity or stress
The rush of adrenaline made the athlete feel invincible during the competition
Enzyme
Title: Enzyme
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnzaɪm/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “enzymes”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Catalyst
A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body
The enzyme in saliva helps to break down food in the mouth
Flesh
Title: Flesh
Pronunciation: /flɛʃ/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Meat
Opposite: Bone
The soft part of the body between the skin and the bones, consisting of muscle and fat tissue
The chef cooked the meat until it was tender and juicy, with no pink flesh remaining
Torso
Title: Torso
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːsəʊ/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Trunk
Opposite: Limbs
The main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs
The athlete worked hard to strengthen his torso for better performance in his sport
Gut
Title: Gut
Pronunciation: /ɡʌt/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Intestine
The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus, where digestion takes place
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being
Nipple
Title: Nipple
Pronunciation: /ˈnɪpəl/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: The small projection of skin on the surface of the breast that is usually darker in color and through which milk is secreted in females
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “nipples”
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Teat
Example
The baby latched onto the mother’s nipple to nurse
Navel
Title: Navel
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪvəl/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: The small hollow or depression on the surface of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached in the fetus
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Belly button
Example
The belly button is another name for the navel
Hipbone
Title: Hipbone
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpboʊn/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “hipbones”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Pelvic bone
Either of the two large bones forming the pelvis, each consisting of three fused parts
She broke her hipbone in a fall
Lap
Title: Lap
Pronunciation: /læp/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “laps”
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Thighs
The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person
The cat curled up in her lap
Groin
Title: Groin
Pronunciation: /ɡrɔɪn/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Crotch
The area between the abdomen and thigh on either side of the body, where the genitals are located
He pulled a muscle in his groin while playing soccer
Genitals
Title: Genitals
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Reproductive organs
The organs of reproduction, especially the external ones
She felt embarrassed talking about her genitals with the doctor
Ovary
Title: Ovary
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvəri/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “ovaries”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Egg-producing gland
One of the two female reproductive glands that produce eggs and female hormones
She had to have one of her ovaries removed due to a medical condition
womb
Title: womb
Pronunciation: /wum/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and gestate before birth; the uterus
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Uterus
Example
She was experiencing cramps in her womb during her menstrual cycle
white blood cell
Title: white blood cell
Pronunciation: /waɪt blʌd sɛl/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a leukocyte
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “white blood cells”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Leukocyte
Opposite: Red blood cell
Example
The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patient’s white blood cell count
Red blood cell
Title: Red blood cell
Pronunciation: /rɛd blʌd sɛl/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “red blood cells”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Erythrocyte
Opposite: White blood cell
A red-colored cell that circulates in the blood and carries oxygen to the body tissues;an erythrocyt
Anemia occurs when there are not enough red blood cells in the body
Fiber
Title: Fiber
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪbər/
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; a dietary substance that is not digested and helps regulate the digestive syste
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Thread, filament, roughage
Example
Eating foods high in fiber can help prevent constipation
To inhale
Title: To inhale
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈheɪl/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Past tense is “inhaled”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Synonym: Breathe in, inspire
Opposite: Exhale
To breathe in air or other substances into the lungs
She had to use an inhaler to manage her asthma
To exhale
Title: To exhale
Pronunciation: /ɪksˈheɪl/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Past tense is “exhaled”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Breathe out, expire
Opposite: Inhale
To breathe out air or other substances from the lungs
The doctor instructed her to exhale slowly during the lung function test
To secrete
Title: To secrete
Pronunciation: /sɪˈkrit/
Part of speech: Verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Past tense is “secreted”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Release, emit
Opposite: Absorb
To produce and discharge a substance from a gland or cell in the body
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
Blood clot
Title: Blood clot
Pronunciation: /blʌd klɑt/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “blood clots”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Coagulation, thrombus
A thickened mass of blood that forms to stop bleeding from an injury or cut
She was hospitalized due to a blood clot in her leg
prostage gland
Title: prostage gland
Pronunciation: /ˈprɑstet ɡlænd/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “prostate glands”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
A gland in the male reproductive system that produces fluid for semen
Prostate cancer is a common cancer among men
