▸ Specimen Drawer

Body & Health — Lesson 4

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kidney

ˈkɪdni

A kidney is one of a pair of organs in the body that filter waste products from — she had a kidney transplant last year.

The doctor said my kidneys are healthy.

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leg

lɛɡ

One of the two long parts of the body that you use for standing and walking — he stood on one leg.

She broke her leg in the accident.

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lip

lɪp

One of the two fleshy outer parts that form the upper and lower edges of the mouth — she bit her lip nervously.

She bit her lip nervously.

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nail

neɪl

Horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits — he hammered a nail into the wall.

He hammered a nail into the wall.

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neck

nɛk

The neck is the part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders — he hurt his neck playing sports.

She wears a necklace around her neck.

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nerve

nɜːrv

Any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body — the optic nerve connects the eye to the brain.

The doctor examined the damaged nerve in my hand.

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nose

noʊz

The part of the face used for breathing and smelling, located above the mouth — I have a big nose.

I have a big nose.

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organ

ˈɔːrɡən

An organ is a part of your body that has a particular function, such as your — she plays the organ in the church on Sundays.

The human body has many vital organs like the heart and lungs.

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palm

pɑm

The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers — the coin fell into her palm.

She held the baby gently in her palms.

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quick

kwɪk

Moving or happening with great speed — be quick! We're late.

She gave a quick response.

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relax

rɪˈlæks

Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease — the music helped her relax.

I need to relax after a long day at work.

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skin

skɪn

The skin is the outer covering of the body of a person or animal — she has fair skin.

She has fair skin.

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