Word
body part
Countable noun
Definition
n. any physical part of a human or animal, such as a hand, foot, or eye. You use this word to talk about how the body is built.
n. an individual physical component or organ of a human or animal organism. A broad classification used to describe anatomical structures such as limbs, internal organs, or sensory features.
Examples
“Your nose is the body part you use for smelling.”
“During the biology lesson, the students learned to identify every major body part in a human skeletal model.”
“Advanced medical imaging allows doctors to examine any internal body part with high precision without the need for invasive surgical procedures.”
Examples
simple
“Your nose is the body part you use for smelling.”
contextual
“During the biology lesson, the students learned to identify every major body part in a human skeletal model.”
complex
“Advanced medical imaging allows doctors to examine any internal body part with high precision without the need for invasive surgical procedures.”
Usage
Commonly used in medical, educational, and everyday anatomical contexts.
Teaching tip
use this as a category header when teaching basic anatomy; contrast with 'organ' for internal systems.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
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