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human body

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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.

Etymology

Origin of human body

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

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Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that gut bacteria interact with the human body.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 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

A much bigger problem is the impact of microgravity on the human body.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

Her personality was too big and mercurial to be contained in a frail human body.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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