Apparatus (Noun)
Meaning 1
(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The circulatory apparatus includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, working together to transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
- The human eye is a complex visual apparatus that involves the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve to detect and transmit light signals.
- The respiratory apparatus, comprising the nose, throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs, facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- The skeletal apparatus provides structural support and protection to the body's internal organs while facilitating movement and locomotion.
- The digestive apparatus is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, and it consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Meaning 2
Equipment designed to serve a specific function.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.