Bodily Function (Noun)
Meaning
An organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the infection was affecting several of her bodily functions, such as digestion and circulation.
- Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining optimal bodily functions, especially during old age.
- The patient's bodily functions were being closely monitored in the intensive care unit.
- A severe blow to the head can cause disruption to various bodily functions, including cognitive and motor functions.
- Malnutrition can impair multiple bodily functions, including the immune and reproductive systems.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Ventilation
- Vermiculation
- Ablactation
- Opsonization
- Tanning
- Lactation
- Sweating
- Sexual Practice
- Lachrymation
- Breathing
- Weeping
- Response
- Lacrimation
- Peristalsis
- Perspiration
- Overactivity
- Transpiration
- Festering
- Hidrosis
- Phagocytosis
- Psilosis
- Healing
- Reaction
- Crying
- Consumption
- External Respiration
- Sex Activity
- Ingestion
- Respiration
- Control
- Pinocytosis
- Sleeping
- Discharge
- Watering
- Sexual Activity
- Opsonisation
- Placentation
- Breath
- Suppuration
- Anastalsis
- Emission
- Expectoration
- Uptake
- Hypostasis
- Sudation
- Insemination