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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

system go
a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts

frame, skeleton, skeletal system, systema skeletale
the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

noun.body

2 Subcategories

endoskeleton go
the internal skeleton
exoskeleton go
the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs