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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

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

cell go
(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms

somatic cell, vegetative cell go
any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells

nerve cell, neuron
a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses

noun.body

4 Subcategories

ganglion cell, gangliocyte go
a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system
brain cell go
a nerve cell in the brain
motor neuron, efferent neuron, motor nerve fiber, motoneuron go
a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord
sensory neuron, afferent neuron go
a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord