Human Anatomy Vocabulary

7 words in this vocabulary list

adjective expressed in a sudden and brief manner

  • The doctor explained the process of ejaculatory dysfunction to the patient.
  • He was embarrassed to talk about his ejaculatory problems with his friends.
  • I can't believe he made a joke about ejaculatory issues, that's so inappropriate.
  • The sudden burst of laughter was like an ejaculatory response to the comedian's joke.

noun a red blood cell that contains hemoglobin and is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body

  • The erythrocyte is a type of cell found in the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
  • Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, help deliver oxygen throughout the body.
  • Erythrocytes are like little oxygen delivery trucks in your blood.
  • Just like how erythrocytes transport oxygen, we must also carry positivity and kindness in our interactions with others.

noun a reproductive organ or external sex organ

adjective relating to or characteristic of the reproductive organs

  • The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the patient's genital area.
  • She felt uncomfortable discussing her genital health with her friends.
  • I heard some guys making inappropriate jokes about genitalia at the party.
  • The company's new advertising campaign was like a slap in the face to their competitors' genital region.

noun a small, rounded protuberance or lump

  • The knub on the handle provides a comfortable grip for users.
  • I like how the knub makes it easier to hold onto.
  • That knub is a game-changer when it comes to using this tool.
  • The knub of wisdom at the end of his speech left everyone thinking deeply.

noun the act of causing severe damage to a body part, especially by cutting or removing it

  • The act of mutilation is considered a serious crime under the law.
  • I heard that the poor dog suffered from mutilation by its previous owner.
  • That movie was so bad, it felt like a visual mutilation of my eyes.
  • Her self-esteem was deeply wounded, it felt like emotional mutilation.

noun a bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs

verb to give the courage or confidence to do something

  • The nerve carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
  • I can't believe she had the nerve to ask for a raise after just starting the job.
  • He's really getting on my nerves with all his complaining.
  • Stepping out of her comfort zone took a lot of nerve.

noun a physical activity involving sexual intercourse or other sexual activities

  • The laws in this country clearly define what constitutes a consensual sex act.
  • I heard they got caught in the act while engaging in a risky sex act in the park.
  • They were busted for doing some freaky sex act in public.
  • The negotiation between the two companies was like a delicate dance, each trying to perform the perfect sex act to come out on top.