Body & Health

Vocabulary for the human body and wellness

Introduction

Understanding how to talk about your body and health is essential for daily life. From describing symptoms to discussing fitness, these words help you communicate about physical wellbeing.

This chapter presents vocabulary for the human body and health. You'll learn words for body parts, common ailments, medical situations, and staying healthy.

Themes

All Vocabulary (NGSL) in This Chapter (93)

• back The rear part of the body; to or towards a previous position
• interest Curiosity or attention; money paid for borrowing; a share in something
• hear To perceive sound with the ear; to receive information
• hand The part of the body at the end of the arm; to give or pass
• face The front of the head; to confront or deal with
• head The upper part of the body; the leader or chief; to move in a direction
• clear Easy to understand; transparent or unobstructed; to remove or make empty
• eye The organ of sight; to look at carefully
• body The physical structure of a person or animal; the main part of something
• appear To become visible or come into sight; to seem
• near Close in distance or time; almost
• bear To carry or support; to endure or tolerate
• strong Having great physical power or mental resilience; intense
• health The condition of the body and mind; the state of being well
• rest To relax or sleep; the remaining part of something
• benefit An advantage or something helpful; government payment to those in need
• foot The body part at the end of the leg; a unit of measurement
• arm The upper limb of the human body; weapons; to provide with weapons
• heart The organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions; the essential part
• paint A coloured liquid applied to surfaces; to apply paint or create a picture
• fit To be the right size; to be healthy and in good physical condition; a sudden ...
• doctor A medical professional qualified to treat people who are ill
• hospital A building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment
• fear An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger or harm
• energy The strength and vitality required for activity, or power derived from resources
• search To look carefully for something; an act of looking for something
• profit Financial gain; money earned after expenses
• hair Thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
• exercise Physical activity for health; a task for practice or training
• earn To receive money for work; to gain through effort or merit
• ahead In front; in advance; into the future
• weight How heavy something is; importance or influence
• legal Related to the law; permitted by law
• somebody Some person; an important or notable person
• blood The red liquid that flows through the body
• warm Having a moderate degree of heat; friendly and affectionate
• handle The part used to hold or carry something; to deal with
• farm An area of land used for growing crops or raising animals
• leg The limb used for walking; part of furniture or journey
• nobody No person; not anyone; an unimportant person
• pain Physical or emotional suffering; an annoying person or thing
• surface The outer or top layer of something
• nuclear Relating to atomic nuclei or to energy produced by nuclear reactions
• football A team sport played by kicking a ball into the opposing team's goal
• background The part of a picture or view behind the main subject, or a person's past exp...
• brain The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
• burn To be on fire; to damage with heat; an injury from fire
• healthy In good physical or mental condition; promoting good health
• dear A term of affection; loved or precious; expensive (British)
• army A military force that fights on land; a large group
• anybody Any person; someone (in questions and negatives)
• mouth The opening in the face for eating and speaking; an opening
• skin The outer covering of the body; outer layer of fruits
• arrest To seize someone by legal authority; to stop or slow something
• finger One of the five digits of the hand
• forest A large area covered with trees and undergrowth
• strongly With great force, intensity, or conviction
• appearance The way someone or something looks; arrival
• farmer A person who owns or works on a farm
• shoulder The joint connecting the arm to the body; to push with the shoulder or take r...
• ear The organ for hearing; the ability to appreciate sounds; a cereal head
• joint A place where two things connect; shared by two or more people
• weak Lacking physical strength; poor performance; unconvincing
• sick Unwell, ill, or feeling nauseous
• legislation Laws enacted by a government or legislative body
• medicine A substance used to treat illness; the science of healing
• slip To slide accidentally and lose balance; to move quietly; a small mistake
• bone A hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton; a piece of this tissue
• diet The kinds of food that a person habitually eats; a restricted eating plan for...
• nearby Close by; not far away
• neck The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
• tooth One of the hard white structures in the mouth for biting
• restrict To limit or control the size, amount, or range of something
• restore To bring back to a former condition; to return something to its owner
• nose The part of the face used for breathing and smelling
• muscle Body tissue that contracts to produce movement; power or influence
• restriction A rule or condition that limits or controls something
• knee The joint in the middle of the leg that allows it to bend
• harm Physical or psychological injury or damage; to cause damage
• bloody Covered in blood; (British informal) used to express annoyance or emphasis
• alarm A warning sound or device; a feeling of fear or anxiety
• lip Either of the two fleshy parts forming the mouth; the edge of a container
• illegal Contrary to or forbidden by law
• charm A quality of being pleasant and attractive; or a small ornament worn on a bra...
• privilege A special right or advantage available to some
• weakness A lack of strength or a fault; something one cannot resist
• chest The front of the body between the neck and stomach; a large storage box
• gear Equipment or clothing for a particular activity; or the mechanism in vehicles...
• allege To claim something is true without providing proof
• rear The back part of something; to raise or bring up
• stomach The internal organ where food is digested; to tolerate or endure
• tongue The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and eating; a lan...
• cheek The side of the face below the eye; impertinent boldness