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

Together, the findings reveal a previously unknown natural defense mechanism within the human body.

From Science Daily

So long as human bodies are fallible to disease, we will need labs studying viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see which ones could cause major problems.

From Salon

The three doctors focused on the parts of the human body capable of producing rapping sounds.

From Literature

They are often referred to as "forever chemicals" because they break down very slowly and can accumulate in the environment and in the human body.

From Science Daily

Extended weightlessness generally wreaks havoc on the human body, often disrupting the space traveler’s heartbeat, balance and hormone levels.

From The Wall Street Journal