corpus

n. the complete collection of writings or works by a specific person or on a specific subject.

n. the entire body of writings or creative works by a particular author or concerning a specific topic.

“The professor spent years studying the entire corpus of Shakespeare's plays.”

“Scholars continue to debate the authenticity of several minor poems within the author's surviving corpus.”

Academic · Formal

n. the main part of an organ or a specific structure in the body of a human or animal.

n. the main body or principal part of an anatomical structure or organ.

“The doctor explained that the corpus of the stomach is its largest part.”

“The surgical procedure required precise navigation around the corpus callosum to avoid damaging the neural pathways connecting the hemispheres.”

Technical

n. a short name for the city of Corpus Christi in Texas.

n. a colloquial toponymic reference to the city of Corpus Christi, Texas.

“We are planning to drive down to Corpus for the weekend to visit the beach.”

“Local residents often refer to the city simply as Corpus when discussing regional travel or weather patterns.”

American English · Informal