The Human Body

maxilla C2

/mækˈsɪlə/ either of the paired bones forming the upper jaw and supporting the upper teeth in vertebrates M S

cerebrospinal C2

/ˌsɛrəbroʊˈspaɪnəl/ of or relating to the brain and spinal cord M S

mastoid C2

/ˈmæ.stɔɪd/ relating to the mastoid process or the region of the skull directly behind the ear M S

maxillary C2

/ˈmæk.səˌlɛɹ.i/ of or relating to the upper jaw M S

jowl C2

/dʒaʊl/ the loose flesh of the lower cheek or jaw, especially when it hangs with age M S

flexor C2

/ˈflɛksɚ/ a muscle whose contraction bends a joint or reduces the angle between body parts M S

ganglion C2

/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/ a cluster of nerve-cell bodies, usually outside the brain and spinal cord, that acts as a relay point for nerve signals M S

auricular C2

/ɔˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ of, relating to, or situated near the ear M S

metatarsal C2

/ˌmɛtəˈtɑːɹsəl/ relating to the metatarsus, the part of the foot between the ankle and toes M S

cutaneous C2

/kjuˈteɪniəs/ of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the skin M S

ramus C2

/ˈɹeɪməs/ a branch or branchlike projecting part of an anatomical structure M S

dentition C2

/dɛnˈtɪʃən/ the number, kinds, and arrangement of teeth in a person or animal M S

gyrus C2

/ˈdʒaɪ.rəs/ an anatomical ridge between grooves, especially one of the folds on the surface of the brain M S

gula C2

/ˈɡjulə/ anatomy and zoology: the upper front of the neck beneath the chin; the throat region M S

gonad C2

/ˈɡoʊ.næd/ an organ, such as an ovary or testis, that produces reproductive cells M S

sagittal C2

/ˈsædʒətəl/ anatomy: relating to a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right portions M S

magistracy C2

/ˈmæd͡ʒəstɹəsi/ The dignity or office of a magistrate. M S

labyrinthine C2

/ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity M S

slat C2

/slæt/ informal: a rib of the body, especially in the plural slats M S

axillary C2

/ˈæksəˌlɛri/ relating to or situated in the axilla or armpit M S

bronchus C2

/ˈbrɑːŋkəs/ either of the two main airways branching from the trachea into the lungs, or one of their larger branches M S

depressor C2

/dɪˈpɹɛsɚ/ an anatomical muscle that lowers or draws down a body part M S

pharynx C2

/ˈfer.ɪŋks/ the muscular passage behind the nose and mouth that leads toward the larynx and esophagus M S

extensor C2

/ɪkˈstɛnsɚ/ a muscle whose contraction straightens a limb or increases the angle at a joint M S

scapular C2

/ˈskæpjələr/ relating to the scapula or shoulder blade M S

axilla C2

/ækˈsɪlə/ anatomy: the armpit, especially the space beneath the shoulder joint through which major nerves and blood vessels pass M S

tubercle C2

/ˈtuːbɚkəl/ a small rounded projection on a bone, tooth, animal surface, or other anatomical structure M S

reconnoitre C2

/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/ To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information. M S

sulcus C2

/ˈsʌl.kəs/ in anatomy, a narrow groove or furrow in an organ or tissue, especially on the surface of the brain M S

sacral C2

/ˈsækɹəl/ relating to or situated near the sacrum at the base of the spine M S

cecum C2

/ˈsiːkəm/ a pouch at the beginning of the large intestine, where the ileum opens into it M S

macula C2

/ˈmækjʊlə/ a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated M S

tympanic C2

/tɪmˈpænɪk/ relating to the eardrum, middle ear, or tympanum M S

centrum C2

/ˈsɛntrəm/ the thick central body of a vertebra, to which the vertebral arch and other processes attach M S

contortion C2

/kənˈtɔr.ʃən/ a twisted, strained, or unnatural position or movement of the body or face M S

peristalsis C2

/ˌpɛrəˈstælsɪs/ rhythmic, wave-like muscular contractions that move contents through a tube, especially the digestive tract M S

diverticulum C2

/ˌdaɪvɚˈtɪkjələm/ a pouch, sac, or blind branch projecting from the wall of a hollow or tubular organ M S

glottis C2

/ˈɡlɑtɪs/ the opening between the vocal folds in the larynx, whose changing width helps control breathing and voice M S

testis C2

/ˈtes.tɪs/ either of the male reproductive glands that produce sperm and secrete hormones such as testosterone M S

sternocleidomastoid C2

/ˌstɝ.nəˌklaɪ.dəˈmæˌstɔɪd/ one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone M S

levator C2

/lɪˈveɪtɚ/ an anatomical muscle that raises the body part to which it is attached M S

sylvian C2

/ˈsɪlviən/ relating to the lateral fissure or adjacent structures of the brain M S

eustachian C2

/juːˈsteɪ.ʃən/ relating to the auditory tube that connects the middle ear with the upper throat M S

conjunctiva C2

/ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid M S

occiput C2

/ˈɑːksɪˌpʌt/ the back part of the head or skull M S

palpitate C2

/ˈpælpɪteɪt/ of the heart: to beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, especially from exertion or emotion M S

lanugo C2

/ləˈnuːɡoʊ/ the fine, soft hair that temporarily covers a human fetus and may still be present on a newborn M S

parotid C2

/pəˈrɑtɪd/ relating to or situated near the parotid gland, the large salivary gland in front of and below the ear M S

scintillation C2

/ˌsɪn.təˈleɪ.ʃən/ The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere. M S

snuffle C2

/ˈsnʌf.əl/ to breathe, sniff, or sniffle noisily through the nose M S

zygoma C2

/zaɪˈɡoʊmə/ anatomy: either zygomatic bone, forming the prominence of the cheek below and beside the eye M S

orbicularis C2

/ɔɹˌbɪk.jəˈlɛɹ.ɪs/ A muscle surrounding an opening. M S

cornu C2

/ˈkɔɹnuː/ a horn-shaped anatomical part, such as a projection of a bone, organ, or region of the spinal cord M S

lacrimal C2

/ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/ anatomy: relating to tears or to the organs that produce or drain them M S

osseous C2

/ˈɑːsiəs/ consisting of, containing, or relating to bone M S

nasolabial C2

/ˌneɪzoʊˈleɪbiəl/ Relating to the nose and lips. M S

deliberative C2

/dɪˈlɪbɝˌeɪtɪv/ involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination M S

diastema C2

/ˌdaɪəˈstiːmə/ a gap between adjacent teeth, especially between the upper front incisors M S

dolichocephalic C2

/ˌdɑːlɪkoʊsəˈfælɪk/ having a head or skull that is relatively long from front to back compared with its width M S

papilla C2

/pəˈpɪlə/ a small nipple-shaped projection of tissue, such as one on the tongue or at the base of a hair, tooth, or feather M S

tuberosity C2

/ˌtuːbəˈrɑːsəti/ anatomy: a large, rough, rounded prominence on a bone, commonly serving as an attachment site for a muscle, tendon, or ligament M S

tympanum C2

/ˈtɪmpənəm/ the eardrum or tympanic membrane, and historically the middle-ear cavity behind it M S

zygomaticus C2

/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ək.əs/ One of several small subcutaneous facial muscles arising from or in relation with the zygomatic bone. M S

lacrimation C2

/ˌlækrəˈmeɪʃən/ shedding tears M S

frontalis C2

/ˌfɹʌnˈteɪ.lɪs/ A muscle of the forehead, sometimes considered to be part of the occipitofrontalis muscle. M S

brachycephalic C2

/ˌbræki səˈfælɪk/ having a skull that is relatively short from front to back and broad from side to side M S

viscus C2

/ˈvɪskəs/ anatomy: an internal organ located in one of the body's major cavities M S

palpebral C2

/pælˈpi.bɹəl/ Of, pertaining to, or located on or near the eyelids. M S

tonus C2

/ˈtoʊnəs/ the normal continuous tension or readiness of living muscles, arteries, or other tissue M S

luteum C2

corpus luteum M S

filum C2

/ˈfaɪləm/ anatomy and biology: a slender thread-like structure or filament M S

commissure C2

/ˈkɑm.əˌʃʊɹ/ a bundle of nerve fibers passing from one side to the other of the brain or spinal cord M S

metatarsus C2

/ˌmɛtəˈtɑːrsəs/ the part of a vertebrate foot between the tarsus and the toes, consisting in humans of five metatarsal bones M S

conduce C2

/kənˈd(j)us/ To cause (something) to occur; to bring about. M S

frenum C2

/ˈfriːnəm/ an anatomical fold of tissue that restrains or anchors the movement of an organ; a frenulum M S

prognathous C2

/ˈprɑɡnəθəs/ having jaws that project forward beyond the upper part of the face M S

platysma C2

/pləˈtɪz.mə/ either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve M S

orbicular C2

/ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ Circular or spherical in shape; round. M S

sensorimotor C2

/ˌsɛnsəriˈmoʊtər/ relating jointly to sensory input and motor activity or their coordination M S

intercondylar C2

/ˌɪntərkənˈdɪlər/ anatomy: situated or occurring between two condyles M S

supracondylar C2

/ˌsuːprəˈkɑːndəlɚ/ anatomy and medicine: situated above, relating to, or affecting the area above a condyle of a bone M S

subcostal C2

/sʌbˈkɑːstəl/ anatomy: situated or occurring beneath a rib or the ribs M S

deglutition C2

/ˌdiɡluˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ the act or physiological process of swallowing M S

antihelix C2

/ˌæn.tɪˈhi.lɪks/ anatomy: the curved ridge of cartilage inside and roughly parallel to the helix of the outer ear M S

fasciculus C2

/fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ anatomy: a small bundle of nerve, muscle, tendon, or other parallel fibers M S

caruncle C2

/ˈkærəŋkəl/ a small fleshy outgrowth forming a normal part of an animal, such as a bird's wattle or a growth near the eye M S

pneumogastric C2

/ˌnuːmoʊˈɡæstrɪk/ dated: relating to the vagus nerve M S

underlip C2

/ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/ the lower lip of a person or animal M S

callosity C2

/kəˈlɑːsəti/ an area of skin or other tissue that has become thick and hard, especially through repeated pressure or friction M S

chyle C2

/kaɪl/ a milky digestive fluid made of lymph and absorbed fats, formed in the small intestine M S

plication C2

/plaɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act or process of folding, especially into parallel folds M S

antitragus C2

/ˌæn.tɪˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/ anatomy: a small cartilaginous projection of the outer ear opposite and just above the tragus M S

solar plexus C2

/ˌsoʊ.lɚ ˈplek.səs/ the celiac plexus: a network of autonomic nerves in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach, that distributes nerve fibers to abdominal organs M S

ischiopubic C2

/ˌɪski.oʊˈpjuːbɪk/ relating to both the ischium and the pubis, especially the region or ramus where these pelvic bones meet M S

occipitoparietal C2

/ɑkˌsɪpɪtoʊpəˈraɪətəl/ relating to both the occipital and parietal bones or regions of the skull and brain M S

apophysis C2

/əˈpɑfɪsɪs/ anatomy and zoology: a natural projection, process, or outgrowth from a bone or other body structure M S