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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

thing go
a separate and self-contained entity

part, piece go
a portion of a natural object

body part go
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

tissue go
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

animal tissue go
the tissue in the bodies of animals

membrane, tissue layer go
a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants

mucous membrane, mucosa
mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior

noun.body

3 Subcategories

conjunctiva go
a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
endometrium go
(pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus
hymen, maidenhead, virginal membrane go
a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin