# body part

CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/body-part
Updated: 2026-08-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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