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Body

Physical structure of a living organism.

A body refers to the physical structure or form of a living organism, typically encompassing all its parts and systems necessary for life processes.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒdi/

Etymology

From Old English *bōd* 'assembly, speech, body,' from Proto-West Germanic *bouda*, from Proto-Germanic *budą 'assembly, thing to be done'.

Explain Like I’m 5

A body is like a building for living things, made of tiny parts that work together to keep us alive and doing things.

Fun Facts

The human body contains trillions of bacteria
Some animals, like jellyfish, don't have a skeleton
The smallest mammal is the Etruscan shrew, which weighs less than a dime

FAQ

What is a body? It's the physical structure of a living organism
What does a body do? It supports and protects organs, allows movement, and carries out essential functions
Is every living thing the same? No, bodies vary greatly depending on the species

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

physical object entity

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

skeleton torso limbs organs

Meronyms — Parts or Components

cells tissues organs

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

organism being

Indexes

biological biological structure

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