human body

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human body

Leonardo studied the human body in his sketchbook.

Definition

Noun: The entire physical structure of a person. It refers to the material frame of a human being, consisting of the head, torso, limbs, and all internal organs and systems.

Examples of Usage
  • Scientists have mapped the entire human body.
  • Proper nutrition is essential for a healthy human body.
  • The course covers the anatomy of the human body.
Advanced Usage
  • "The human body is a temple": An idiom suggesting that one should respect and care for one's body.
    • He believes the human body is a temple and avoids unhealthy foods.
  • Used in formal, medical, and scientific contexts to distinguish the physical entity from the mind, spirit, or legal personhood.
    • The law protects both the rights of the individual and the integrity of the human body.
Variants and Related Words
  • Physique (n): The form, size, and development of a person's body, especially with reference to muscularity.
    • He has the physique of an athlete.
  • Anatomy (n): The scientific study of the bodily structure of humans.
    • She is a professor of anatomy.
  • Flesh (n): The soft substance of the human body, consisting of muscle and fat (often used in contrast to spirit or bone).
    • The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
Synonyms
  • Frame: The physical structure of a person, especially when large or bony.
  • Form: The visible shape or configuration of the body.
  • Figure: The shape of a human body, especially a woman's body.
Related Phrases
  • Human anatomy: The specific study of the structure of the human body.
  • Body composition: The percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the human body.
Related Idioms
  • To know something in one's bones: To feel or understand something instinctively or through deep experience.
    • I knew in my bones that it was the right decision. (Note: Uses a part ("bones") to refer to the whole feeling self.)
  • Aching all over: Experiencing pain throughout one's entire body.
    • After the marathon, I was aching all over.
human body

Leonardo studied the human body in his sketchbook.

Noun
  1. alternative names for the body of a human being
    • Leonardo studied the human body
    • he has a strong physique
    • the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak