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

Often referred to as "forever chemicals," many of these substances do not break down easily and can build up in the environment and inside the human body.

From Science Daily

Bacteria naturally live in the human body and influence both health and disease.

From Science Daily

Surely there is no more wretched sight than the human body unloved and uncared for.

From Literature

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

From BBC

It demonstrates how tiny mechanical forces at the microscopic level can shape the growth and behavior of structures in the human body.

From Science Daily