bodily functions
nounUK /ˈbɒdɪli ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
US /ˈbɑːdəli ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
Things your body does on its own to stay alive, like breathing and digesting food.
The book explains bodily functions like breathing and digestion in a simple way.
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2. The natural processes of the body, especially those involving waste, such as going to the toilet.
The teacher let the children leave class to take care of their bodily functions.
3. The normal working of body organs and systems, studied in biology and medicine.
Doctors monitor the patient's bodily functions after surgery.
4. Physical needs or actions of the body, as opposed to mental or emotional ones.
The story focuses on the character's bodily functions rather than his thoughts.