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Body organs – English vocabulary

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50 English words with meanings: heart, brain, lungs, stomach, liver… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: Basic Medical English

Word list

  1. heart /hɑ:rt/ (noun) — the organ that pumps blood
    Example: The heart pumps blood through the body.
    Synonyms: cardiac organ
  2. brain /breɪn/ (noun) — the organ that controls the body
    Example: The brain controls all body functions.
    Synonyms: cerebrum, mind
  3. lungs /lʌŋz/ (noun) — the organs used for breathing
    Example: The lungs help us breathe oxygen.
    Synonyms: pulmonary organs
  4. stomach /'stʌmək/ (noun) — the organ that digests food
    Example: Food is digested in the stomach.
    Synonyms: belly
  5. liver /'lɪvər/ (noun) — the organ that cleans the blood
    Example: The liver filters toxins from the blood.
  6. kidney /'kɪdni/ (noun) — the organs that remove waste from blood
    Example: Each kidney helps remove waste from the body.
  7. intestine /ɪn'testɪn/ (noun) — the long tube in the body that digests food and absorbs nutrients
    Example: The intestine absorbs nutrients from food.
    Synonyms: bowel
  8. skin /skɪn/ (noun) — the outer covering of the body
    Example: Skin protects internal organs from infection.
    Synonyms: epidermis
  9. bone /boʊn/ (noun) — hard parts that support the body
    Example: Bones give structure to the human body.
  10. muscle /'mʌsəl/ (noun) — tissues that help the body move
    Example: Muscles help the body move.
  11. spine /spaɪn/ (noun) — the bone column that supports the body
    Example: The spine supports the body.
    Synonyms: backbone
  12. skull /skʌl/ (noun) — the bones that protect the brain
    Example: The skull protects the brain.
    Synonyms: cranium
  13. rib /rɪb/ (noun) — the bones that protect the chest
    Example: Ribs protect the lungs and heart.
  14. pancreas /'pæŋkriəs/ (noun) — the organ that helps digestion and blood sugar
    Example: The pancreas produces insulin.
  15. bladder /'blædər/ (noun) — the organ that holds urine
    Example: Urine is stored in the bladder.
  16. urethra /jʊ'ri:θrə/ (noun) — the tube that carries urine out
    Example: The urethra carries urine out of the body.
  17. esophagus /ɪ'sɒfəɡəs/ (noun) — the tube that carries food to the stomach
    Example: Food passes through the esophagus.
    Synonyms: gullet
  18. trachea /'treɪkiə/ (noun) — the tube that carries air to the lungs
    Example: The trachea connects the throat to the lungs.
    Synonyms: windpipe
  19. larynx /'lærɪŋks/ (noun) — the voice box
    Example: The larynx contains the vocal cords.
    Synonyms: voice box
  20. pharynx /'færɪŋks/ (noun) — a part of the throat
    Example: Air passes through the pharynx to the lungs.
    Synonyms: throat
  21. diaphragm /'daɪəfræm/ (noun) — a muscle that helps you breathe
    Example: The diaphragm helps in breathing.
  22. spleen /spli:n/ (noun) — an organ that cleans blood
    Example: The spleen filters blood and fights infection.
  23. gallbladder /'ɡɔ:lblædər/ (noun) — a small organ that stores bile
    Example: The gallbladder stores bile.
  24. appendix /ə'pendɪks/ (noun) — a small pouch in the belly
    Example: The appendix can become inflamed and need removal.
  25. artery /'ɑ:rtəri/ (noun) — a blood tube that carries blood from the heart
    Example: Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
  26. vein /veɪn/ (noun) — a blood tube that carries blood to the heart
    Example: Veins return blood to the heart.
  27. nerve /nɜ:rv/ (noun) — a body wire that sends messages
    Example: Nerves transmit signals to the brain.
  28. tongue /tʌŋ/ (noun) — the mouth part used to taste and speak
    Example: The tongue helps with speaking and tasting.
  29. teeth /ti:θ/ (noun) — hard parts used to bite food
    Example: Teeth are used to chew food.
  30. eye /aɪ/ (noun) — the body part used to see
    Example: The eyes allow us to see.

…and 20 more words in this set.

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