Definition

Noun: 1. A distinct and complex part of a living organism's body: A bodily structure is a specific, organized arrangement of tissues that forms a particular anatomical unit with a defined shape and function within an organism.

Usage

The term "bodily structure" is a formal or technical term used primarily in biological, anatomical, and medical contexts. It refers to the physical organization and form of a distinct part of the body. - It is often used to discuss the architecture, composition, or integrity of a specific anatomical part. - It can be synonymous with "anatomical structure" or "body part," but emphasizes the structural aspect over mere identification.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully studied the MRI to understand the patient's unique bodily structure before the operation.
  • Evolution has shaped the bodily structure of the wing for efficient flight.
  • Good posture depends on the alignment and health of key bodily structures like the spine and pelvis.

Advanced Usage

• "to have good/poor [type of] structure": This is a common collocation used to describe the robustness, alignment, or typical form of a specific structure.
  • As an athlete, she has excellent muscle structure.
  • The architect marveled at the cathedral's structure, comparing it to the ribs of a great beast.

Variants and Related Words

• Structure (n): The more general term, which can refer to the arrangement of parts in anything constructed, from buildings to molecules. In anatomy, it is often used interchangeably with "bodily structure."
• Anatomical structure (n): A direct synonym, very common in scientific literature.
• Anatomy (n): The broader science concerned with the bodily structures of living things.
• Framework (n): Can be used metaphorically for the supporting structure of the body, such as the skeleton.
• Form (n): Emphasizes the shape and configuration of a bodily structure.

Synonyms

• Anatomical structure
• Body part
• Organ (though this implies a specific functional unit, which is a type of bodily structure)
• Construction (in a biological context)

Antonyms

• Amorphousness: The quality of being without a defined shape or structure.
• Disorganization: A state lacking order or structure.

Noun

1. a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
   • he has good bone structure