human body

American  

noun

1. the physical structure and material substance of a human being, consisting of many billions of cells as well as components outside of the cells.

   The average adult human body is 50–65% water.

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Etymology

Origin of human body

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new initiatives to tackle microplastics in the human body and drinking water on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In theory, they exist within our bodies and can transform into any type of cell, therefore repairing things that are broken; manipulating them could—again, in theory—boost the regenerative capabilities of the human body.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

However, this is not a single entity – it encompasses over a hundred strains which all act differently in the human body.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He noticed that a nearby screen began glowing unexpectedly, revealing a new type of radiation that allowed doctors to see inside the human body without surgery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

“I should think so. There’s a bump the size of a baseball where something hit you. You’re lucky the human body is prepared for emergencies. Have you ever heard of the diving reflex?”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret