bodily function
ˈbɑːdɪli ˈfʌŋkʃən
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Definition of bodily function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologynatural process of a living body
  • Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..
2.
euphemismexcretory process like urination or defecation
  • He excused himself for a bodily function.
elimination
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Expressions with bodily

bodily integrityn.
right to control and protect your own body
Bodily integrity is important in medical decisions.
grievous bodily harmn.
serious physical injury caused to a person
He was charged with grievous bodily harm.
serious bodily injuryn.
physical harm that causes major damage intense pain or lasting health problems
The crash left her with serious bodily injury to her spine.
bodily fluidn.
liquid substances produced or present in a living organism
Blood is a type of bodily fluid essential for transporting oxygen..
bodily processn.
any function of the body related to health and maintenance
Digestion is a crucial bodily process for nutrient absorption..
bodily propertyn.
attribute inherent to the body
Flexibility is a bodily property important for dancers.

Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
social functionn.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
work functionn.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
judicial functionn.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
switching functionn.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..
staff functionn.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.
cease to functionv.
stop working or operating as expected
During the storm, several traffic lights ceased to function.

Terms related to bodily function

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
bodycirculationdigestionexcretiongrowthhomeostasismetabolismreproductionrespirationdefecationfunctionurination

Terms with bodily function included in their meaning

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belchingn.
bodily function
act of expelling gas from the stomach
do one's businessv.
bodily function
urinate or defecate
nature's calln.
bodily function
the need to urinate or defecate
belchv.
bodily function
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth
empty one's bowelsv.
bodily function
pass solid waste from the body through the anus
relievev.
bodily function
urinate or defecate
make waterv.
bodily function
urinate
unconscious processn.
physiology
automatic bodily function

Examples of bodily function in a sentence

  • Sweating is a bodily function that helps regulate temperature.
  • Discussing bodily functions can be embarrassing.
  • Some children find bodily functions amusing.

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  1. French:fonction corporelle, ...
  2. German:Körperfunktion, ...
  3. Italian:funzione corporea, ...
  4. Spanish:función corporal, ...
  5. Portuguese:função corporal, ...
  6. Chinese:身体机能, 排泄功能, ...
  7. Japanese:身体機能, 生理現象, ...
  8. Arabic:وَظِيفَة جَسَدِيَّة, وَظِيفَة جَسَدِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּפְקוּד גּוּפָנִי, צוֹרֶךְ גּוּפָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:функция организма, естественная нужда, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функція організму, тілесна функція, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक क्रिया, शौच, ...
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