n. body
Definition of body in English
Set of organs and tissues that comprise the physical structure of living beings.
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n. limb
Definition of limb in English
Part of the body that is joined to the trunk and is highly mobile, such as the arm or the leg.
n. bone
Definition of bone in English
Hard, resistant organ composed of mineral salts and organic material, which makes up the skeleton of vertebrates.
n. cartilage
Definition of cartilage in English
Resistant and flexible connective tissue whose main function is to coat the articular ends of the bones to allow their movement, and which also forms structures such as the larynx and nose.
n. ligament
Definition of ligament in English
Fibrous connective tissue that is resistant, elastic, and resembles a cord, whose main functions are to join the different bones that make up a joint and to stabilize articular movement.
n. tendon
Definition of tendon in English
Cord of fibrous, tough connective tissue located at the ends of a muscle, which attaches the muscle to bone or other anatomical structures.
n. muscle
Definition of muscle in English
Organ made of contractile fibers, whose primary function is the movement of bodily structures.
n. organ
Definition of organ in English
Group of diverse tissues belonging to a living being which makes up an anatomical unit that carries out specific functions.
n. viscera
Definition of viscera in English
Organ located inside a body cavity.
n. gland
Definition of gland in English
Organ which produces and secretes various substances needed for the body's proper functioning.
n. follicle
Definition of follicle in English
Saclike gland, typically located on the skin or mucous membranes, which contains secretory or excretory cells.
n. vesicle
Definition of vesicle in English
Membranous, saclike organ, which contains fluid.