body system
[ˈbɑːdi ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: body systems
sistema corporal
1. A group of organs and tissues working together to perform a specific function in the body
The circulatory system is one of the most important body systems in humans.
O sistema circulatório é um dos sistemas corporais mais importantes do corpo humano.
2. An organized set of biological structures that work cooperatively to maintain homeostasis and support life functions
The digestive body system breaks down food into nutrients.
O sistema corporal digestivo decompõe os alimentos em nutrientes.
The term 'body system' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian educational curricula, particularly in biology and health education. In Brazil, 'sistema corporal' or 'sistema do corpo' are standard terminology taught in schools and used by healthcare professionals. The concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of bodily functions, reflecting modern holistic approaches to medicine and health education in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in good working order (body system functioning well)
out of balance (body system not functioning properly)
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