▸ Specimen Drawer

Body & Health — Lesson 6

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belly

ˈbeli

The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis — he has a big belly.

I have a belly ache after eating too much.

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bladder

ˈblæd.ɚ

A distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas) — bladder infections are common in women.

The doctor examined the patient's bladder.

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braid

breɪd

A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair — he learned how to braid rope to make a stronger cord.

She braided her hair before school.

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brain

breɪn

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, and movement in humans — she has a very sharp brain.

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body.

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breast

brɛst

The front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen — the bird has a white breast.

She held the baby to her breast.

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cartilage

kɑrˈtɪlɪdʒ

Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults — the cartilage in his knee was damaged during the accident.

The cartilage in his knee was damaged during the accident.

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chassis

ˈʃæsi

Alternative names for the body of a human being — the mechanic inspected the damaged chassis of the car.

The mechanic inspected the damaged chassis of the car.

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chin

tʃɪn

The protruding part of the lower jaw — he rested his chin on his hand.

He rested his chin on his hand.

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hip

hɪp

Either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh — she broke her hip in the fall.

She broke her hip in the fall.

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inflame

ɪnˈfleɪm

Cause inflammation in — the infection started to inflame the tissue around the wound.

The infection started to inflame the tissue around the wound.

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wrist

rɪst

A joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones — she fell and hurt her wrist.

She fell and hurt her wrist.

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behind

bɪˈhaɪnd

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on — what's behind that fence?

The cat is hiding behind the sofa.

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