Search references for BODILY FUNCTION. Phrases containing BODILY FUNCTION
See searches and references containing BODILY FUNCTION!BODILY FUNCTION
Topics referred to by the same term
Bodily functions can refer to one of the following: The functions (i.e. processes) of human or animal bodies, called "systems" in physiology. A euphemism
Bodily_function
2001 studio album by Herbert
Bodily Functions is a studio album by British electronic musician Herbert. It was released by !K7 Records in 2001. John Bush of AllMusic praised Bodily
Bodily_Functions_(album)
Bodily function in animals that occurs primarily in response to cold
Chattering teeth is a bodily function in animals that occurs primarily in response to cold; the jaw muscles begin to shiver leading teeth to crash together
Chattering_teeth
Bodily function in response to cold and extreme fear
Shivering (also called shuddering) is a bodily function in response to cold and extreme fear in warm-blooded animals. When the core body temperature drops
Shivering
Organism's response to a stressor such as an environmental condition or a stimulus
of cortisol, which influences many bodily functions, such as metabolic, psychological and immunological functions. The SAM and HPA axes are regulated
Stress_(biology)
2023 novel by Riley Sager
Virginia, explaining that she was in fact, not paralyzed and had full bodily function since four months after her attempted hanging by suicide during the
The_Only_One_Left
Transient state of euphoria from physical exertion
directly after a long term injury, as the jump from a deep sense of bodily function and pain to a flow state could cause increased feelings of euphoria
Runner's_high
Group of organs assembled in a structural unit to serve a common function
consisting of a group of organs that work together to perform one or more bodily functions. Each organ has a specialized role in an organism body, and is made
Organ_system
Mental illness with multiple personality states
by ordinary forgetfulness, including gaps in consciousness, basic bodily functions, and perception. Research has challenged this premise; McNally found
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative_identity_disorder
Someone on a Sufi Muslim ascetic path
God. This is usually done by performing a lifestyle which decreases bodily function to a minimum in order to attain what would be called "esoteric knowledge"
Dervish
Division of the nervous system supplying internal organs, smooth muscle and glands
is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate, its force of contraction, digestion, respiratory
Autonomic_nervous_system
Type of progressive dementia
sleep, behavior, cognition, movement, and regulation of automatic bodily functions. Unlike some other dementias, memory loss may not be an early symptom
Dementia_with_Lewy_bodies
Psychological technique related to the placebo effect
involuntary mind. Students learned that every change in thought, emotion, or bodily function begins with suggestion, and that auto-suggestion is the means by which
Autosuggestion
zone without supplementary oxygen will result in deterioration of bodily functions, loss of consciousness, and death. During the 1921 British Mount Everest
List of people who died climbing Mount Everest
List_of_people_who_died_climbing_Mount_Everest
State of unconsciousness
circulatory problems due to the body's inability to maintain normal bodily functions. People in a coma often require extensive medical care to maintain
Coma
Rapid closing and opening of the eyelid
Blinking is a bodily function; it is a semi-autonomic rapid closing of the eyelid. A single blink consists of the closing of the eyelid or inactivation
Blinking
Mild or indirect word or expression
profanity or discuss sensitive or taboo topics, such as disability, sex, bodily functions, pain, violence, illness, or death, in a more polite manner. Euphemism
Euphemism
did not have hygienic living conditions. The Nazis controlled their bodily functions, taking away some women's agencies. Often women did not have privacy
Sexual violence during the Holocaust
Sexual_violence_during_the_Holocaust
Altitudes above about 8,000 m (26,000 ft)
apparatus (which includes bottled oxygen) will result in deterioration of bodily functions and death. The human body has optimal endurance below 150 m (490 ft)
Death_zone
2020 book by James Nestor
review by expressing skepticism about interfering with an automatic bodily function, over-intervention in which she suggests could lead to neurosis; she
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Breath:_The_New_Science_of_a_Lost_Art
Device that measures electrical charges on skin
not medically or scientifically capable of improving the health or bodily function of anyone and is for religious use by students and Ministers of the
E-meter
"serious risk of the substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman." Included in this law, ORC 2919.198, was a section
Abortion_in_Ohio
Bodily function of expelling intestinal gas from the anus
study of this area of medicine is termed flatology. Passing gas is a normal bodily process. Flatus is brought to the rectum and pressurized by muscles in the
Flatulence
Seven stages that occur after a human being dies
the "immediate postmortem" changes associated with the cessation of bodily functions, as indicated by vital signs. With an ophthalmoscope, changes to the
Stages_of_human_death
Organism that maintains body temperature largely by heat from internal bodily functions
favorable temperature, largely by the use of heat released by its internal bodily functions instead of relying almost purely on ambient heat. Such internally generated
Endotherm
1984 film by Martha Coolidge
down to just sex in every line and in every joke except where other bodily functions come into play. Producer Frank Konigsberg: "Paramount was running out
Joy_of_Sex_(film)
save the mother's life, or prevent "substantial impairment of major bodily function", but the law on abortion in Texas is written in such an ambiguous
Abortion_in_Texas
Etiquette rules in the United States
Etiquette in the United States is the set of norms for behavior in the United States. These generally apply to all individuals, unlike cultures with more
Etiquette_in_North_America
2016 film by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan
The Hollywood Reporter felt that "forming a counterpoint to all the bodily function knockabout, Dano and Radcliffe, both fully committing with delectable
Swiss_Army_Man
Alien franchise extraterrestrial species
themselves to have been asleep, and appears to have a normal, healthy bodily function. According to AVPR: Science of the Xenomorph, a behind-the-scenes documentary
Xenomorph
Neuromuscular disease
time. In some cases, CMT also affects nerves controlling automatic bodily functions like sweating and balance. Symptoms typically start in the feet and
Charcot–Marie–Tooth_disease
Ancient Greek and Roman system of medicine involving four fluid types
In contrast to Alcmaeon, Hippocrates suggested that humors are the vital bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. Alcmaeon and Hippocrates
Humorism
Humour dealing with defecation, urination and flatulence
called flatulence humor; or, to a lesser extent, vomiting and other bodily functions. Toilet humour is commonly an interest of toddlers and young children
Toilet_humour
Legislation intending to ban abortions after the conceptus' heartbeat can be detected
serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function if the woman delayed terminating her pregnancy." Both bills died in
Heartbeat_bill
Proposed reconstructed word list for the Proto-Indo-European language
doi:10.1075/dia.32.1.03ver. hdl:11858/00-001M-0000-0026-D05D-6. On bodily functions: Kocharov, Petr (2016). "Proto-Indo-European lexical aspect and stem
Indo-European_vocabulary
Human sense organs according to Hinduism
("mental or senses") and five Karmendriyas ("sense organs that deal with bodily functions"). Gyanendriya is the organ of perception, the faculty of perceiving
Panchendriyas
Medical procedures that involve incisive or invasive instruments into body cavities
pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions (e.g., malabsorption created by bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass)
Surgery
2010 American television sitcom
(crude comedy) aspect of Spike's mandate over all else – putting the bodily function/semi-nudity cart before the sitcom horse." Lowry also stated: "[Spike]
Blue_Mountain_State
American politician (born 1984)
procedures; or (3) prevent imminent death or impairment of a major bodily function." This legislation was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as
Dan_Crenshaw
Typical temperature range found in humans
body temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and bodily functions. In humans, this is usually due to excessive exposure to cold air or
Human_body_temperature
In religion and philosophy, immaterial essence of a living being
that during its union with the body, the non-rational soul governs bodily functions, the practical intellect manages earthly and corporeal matters, and
Soul
Topics referred to by the same term
that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function Chemistry, relating to the science of matter and the changes it undergoes
Chemical_(disambiguation)
Progressive neurodegenerative disease
declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression
Alzheimer's_disease
Profanity in the Hindustani language
needed] Hindustani profanities often contain references to incest, bodily functions, religion, caste, and notions of honor. Hindustani profanities may
Hindustani_profanity
refer to their genitals and other sexually dimorphic body parts and bodily functions. While some may use the standard clinical and colloquial terms (e.g
Terminology of transgender anatomy
Terminology_of_transgender_anatomy
Series of Gothic horror novels by Anne Rice
also possess no bodily fluids other than blood, as they are purged following death. While virtually all other internal bodily functions expire, Rice's
The_Vampire_Chronicles
Soviet dog, first animal to orbit Earth (c. 1954–1957)
painted onto the areas where sensors would be placed to monitor her bodily functions. One of the technicians preparing the capsule before final lift-off
Laika
Deformity of the hand that develops due to ulnar nerve damage
recommended to preserve the function of the fingers. This may include physical exercise, stretching, proper bodily function, and myofascial release (massage
Ulnar_claw
Chemical nomenclature, replete as it is with compounds with very complex names, is a repository for some names that may be considered unusual. A browse
List of chemical compounds with unusual names
List_of_chemical_compounds_with_unusual_names
Japanese social phobia
displeasing others when it comes to the functions of their bodies or their appearances. These bodily functions and appearances include their faces, odor
Taijin_kyofusho
Methodology of Scientologists
disease, nor is it medically or scientifically capable of improving any bodily function." As a result of this ruling, Scientology now publishes disclaimers
Auditing_(Scientology)
1996 video game
every 400 years a priestess prevents an apocalypse by inhibiting a bodily function to allow "God" within her and being killed in a ritual in a city known
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World
YU-NO:_A_Girl_Who_Chants_Love_at_the_Bound_of_this_World
Children's illustrated novel series by Dav Pilkey
former high-school teacher Gary D. Askins argues that the books rely on bodily-function humor and depictions of disrespect toward adults. He questions whether
Captain_Underpants
Sciences that focus on health or health care
to investigate or treat both disease and injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance. Urology is the branch of medicine that deals with the
Outline_of_health_sciences
Minneapolis building with one of the quietest rooms in the world
room, people report hearing the sound of their own blood and other bodily function. The Star Tribune wrote that visitors felt as though the chamber had
Orfield_Laboratories
British-born R&B and funk musician
"Grammy winner Jon Cleary: 'Music isn't a choice for me – it's a bodily function'". The Guardian. "Jon Cleary". GRAMMY.com. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-04-23
Jon_Cleary_(musician)
Wind-up novelty toy released in 1949
chattery teeth) are a wind-up toy invented by Eddy Goldfarb mimicking the bodily function of the same name. Goldfarb and Marvin Glass sold their design to novelty
Chattering_teeth_(toy)
American toilet paper brand from Procter & Gamble
Amy, and Dylan, for the record) understood that cute adds wit to the bodily function conversation. "Meet the Charmin Iconic Bears". Charmin.com. Archived
Charmin
Forms of rhythm generated by the central nervous system
that sustain life. This method modulates and controls a great deal of bodily functions. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for many of the regulatory
Neuroscience_of_rhythm
Sexual fetish
created clearer terminology for a wide range of fetishes involving bodily functions and reproductive themes. Researchers of sexuality and gender studies
Impregnation_fetishism
Shock effect technique in media and art
which explicitly dealt with taboo subjects such as sex and other bodily functions. Noteworthy examples include the 1972 midnight movie classic Pink Flamingos
Gross-out
Inflamed break in bodily tissue that impedes function of the affected organ
dictionary. An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes normal function of the affected organ. According to Robbins's pathology
Ulcer
American aviator and astronaut (1931–2019)
positive consequences on the balance, metabolism, blood flow, and other bodily functions of an elderly person. Cobb believed that it was necessary to send an
Jerrie_Cobb
American psychiatrist and entrepreneur (1916–2010)
the brothers "undertook pioneering research into how alterations in bodily function can affect mental illness. This work contributed to a move away from
Mortimer_Sackler
Permanent loss of brain function
alive and some autonomic functions remain. It is also distinct from comas as long as some brain and bodily activity and function remain, and it is also
Brain_death
American animated sitcom
towards the end of their seasons, "... you see a lot more sex jokes and bodily function jokes and signs of a fatigued staff that their brains are just fried"
Family_Guy
Mental phenomenon of holding contradictory beliefs
In Hellhammer DH, Florin I, Weiner H (eds.). Neuronal Control of Bodily Function: Basic and Clinical Aspects, Vol. 2: Neurobiological Approaches to
Cognitive_dissonance
serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman". Tennessee is one of four states in which abortion
Abortion_in_Tennessee
Medical condition
4% to 16% of the general population. FSS refers to disturbances in bodily functioning where aetiology is unknown. The term 'functional somatic disorders'
Functional_somatic_syndrome
Array of every physical action and observable emotion associated with humans
accounts for actions to maintain the body. It is concerned with basic bodily functions as well as measures taken to maintain health. Economic behavior accounts
Human_behavior
Canadian physicist and chemist (1910–1946)
oxygen tent. He ultimately experienced "a total disintegration of bodily functions" and slipped into a coma. Slotin died at 11 a.m. on 30 May, in the
Louis_Slotin
Effect of alcohol on the human body
can be problematic because cortisol can temporarily shut down other bodily functions, potentially causing physical damage. Cortisol is a stress hormone
Alcohol_and_cortisol
curse is different from the sign for "shit" when used to describe the bodily function or the fecal matter. The back of dominant open b-handshape flipped
Profanity in American Sign Language
Profanity_in_American_Sign_Language
Scientific and cultural information about nudity of human children
euphemistic or accurate) for body parts and functions. At age four to six they will ask questions about bodily functions, attempt to see other people when they
Childhood_nudity
1998 studio album by Herbert
on sound than song" compared to its 2001 follow-up Bodily Functions; while finding Bodily Functions a stronger album, he admitted that "this could well
Around_the_House
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness
pathological condition such as disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance or to repair unwanted ruptured areas (for example, a
Medicine
Professional who practices medicine
interventions, or techniques designed to facilitate the mind's effect on bodily functions and symptoms; biologically based systems including herbalism; and manipulative
Medical_doctor
Family of transport proteins
cytoplasmic C-terminal domain, with many X-ray structures for reference. Their function is to repolarize the membrane potential by allowing for potassium to flow
BK_channel
Italian mystic and nun (1590–1661)
the case. Such signs were described as convulsions, pain, loss of bodily function (and other symptoms that one might describe as apparent epilepsy from
Benedetta_Carlini
English comedian and singer (1948–2021)
so he began developing his comedy act. His gags included misogyny, bodily functions, and jokes about genitalia, which always went down well in the working
Jethro_(comedian)
U.S. kidnapping in 1977
in the box 23 hours a day for the next three years. She dealt with bodily functions using a bed pan, which she positioned with her feet, and ate scraps
Kidnapping_of_Colleen_Stan
2022 U.S. Supreme Court case on abortion
serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function". The severe fetal abnormality exception allows abortions of fetuses
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Dobbs_v._Jackson_Women's_Health_Organization
Video game character
Nintendo games like Super Smash Bros. typically feature some sort of bodily function "humor," won't appear in the films. Wario first appeared as a villain
Wario
Hardware for human waste disposal
languages, reflecting a general attitude of unspeakability about such bodily function.[citation needed] These euphemistic practices appear to have become
Toilet
Comedy sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus
Report, 28 November 2007. Turner, Jenny (12 January 1997). "Avoid bodily-function humour (stick to nudge-nudge), know what you like and act your age:
Nudge_Nudge
2025 Australian comedy television series
saw a massive viewership surge. Decider suggested that while the "bodily function humor" might not appeal to everyone, the series remains highly addictive
Son_of_a_Donkey
Class of proteins produced by muscle
participate in tissue regeneration and repair, maintenance of healthy bodily functioning, immunomodulation; and cell signaling, expression and differentiation
Myokine
risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman other than a psychological condition". The exceptions
Abortion_in_Florida
Physiological state of dormant inactivity in order to pass the winter season
three stages. The first is development of neuroendocrine control over bodily functions, the second is pairing of that to environmental changes—in this case
Hibernation
Vertigo caused by strobe light
cases, severe reactions can happen including: Total persistent loss of bodily functions Loss of muscle/motor response Loss of control of aircraft or other
Flicker_vertigo
Fictional villain in Doctor Who
acted as terrifying antagonists due to them turning a victim's own bodily functions and flaws, such as blinking, against them. Noel McDermott, a psychotherapist
Weeping_Angel
British electronic musician
generated by manipulating human hair and skin as well as internal bodily organs. Bodily Functions benefited a record deal with Studio !K7, making it Herbert's
Matthew_Herbert
Health exercises system founded in 1927 by Katsuzō Nishi
System) consists of health exercises purported to activate certain bodily functions. It was founded in 1927 by Katsuzō Nishi. Because Katsuzō Nishi was
Nishi_Shiki
American actress (born 2009)
the beginning—a writhing mass of gutteral screams and uncontrolled bodily functions, designed to be as distasteful as possible to would-be kidnappers."
Hala_Finley
Class of animals
low resting metabolism is that it requires far less fuel to sustain bodily functions. By using temperature variations in their surroundings, or by remaining
Reptile
1939 book by Norbert Elias
post-medieval European standards regarding violence, sexual behaviour, bodily functions, table manners and forms of speech were gradually transformed by increasing
The_Civilizing_Process
American musician
on several of his projects including the albums Around the House, Bodily Functions and Scale. She has also released three solo albums, Likes..., Slappers
Dani_Siciliano
Ability of the brain to continuously change
their brain, caused by using drugs. This view believes there is a bodily function in the brain causing the addiction. This is brought on by a change
Neuroplasticity
Ejection of saliva
from cold climates and pollution, and a cultural norm that views such bodily functions as natural rather than requiring suppression or discretion in public
Spitting
Profanity in Swedish
religious curses are commonly used as well. References to genitalia or bodily functions are common in the Swedish profanity vocabulary. Notably, no word for
Swedish_profanity
BODILY FUNCTION
BODILY FUNCTION
Boy/Male
Australian, Scandinavian
A Shelter
Girl/Female
Norse
Fighting woman.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Buddhas tree
Boy/Male
Norse
Wolf leader.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived or worked at a particular large house, from Old English boðl, botl ‘dwelling house’, ‘hall’, or a habitational name for someone who came from a place named with this element, probably Bodle Street near Hailsham, Sussex.
Female
French
Feminine form of French Odilon, ODILE means "wealthy."
Surname or Lastname
English (Northamptonshire)
English (Northamptonshire) : perhaps a variant of Baddeley, a habitational name from Baddeley Green in Staffordshire, so named with the Old English personal name Badda + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : habitational name of uncertain origin: probably from a lost settlement called Buddeley in Tabley Superior, Cheshire. Another possibility is Budleigh in Devon (Bodelie in Domesday Book), named with Old English budda ‘beetle’ (or the same word used as a byname) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Female
German
Variant spelling of German Odilia, ODILA means "wealthy."
Boy/Male
Danish Norse Swedish
Commanding.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, BAILY means "bailiff."
Girl/Female
Norse
Fighting woman.
Female
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Bóthildr, BODIL means "battle of revenge."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Body.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Body.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Body.Possibly also an altered spelling of Hungarian Bódi (see Bodi).
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Norse, Scandinavian, Swedish
Compensation for War; Cure or Remedy for Battle
Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands)
English (Midlands) : of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Beadle.Swedish : from bod ‘small hut’ + -ell, a frequent suffix of surnames, from the Latin adjectival ending -elius.Perhaps an altered spelling of German Bodelle, an occupational name for a beadle. Compare Bittel.
Boy/Male
German, Indian, Sanskrit
Harbour
Girl/Female
Norse
Fighting woman.
BODILY FUNCTION
BODILY FUNCTION
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Muslim
Hopeful
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Bird; Independence
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Manifest
Boy/Male
Irish
Swarthy.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Pleasant, Wonderful, Happy or full of laughter
Girl/Female
American, Christian, French, Hindu, Indian, Latin, Tamil
Love; Reborn
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Light of New Mind
Boy/Male
Indian
Admiring
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Best; Number One
Boy/Male
Australian
Part
BODILY FUNCTION
BODILY FUNCTION
BODILY FUNCTION
BODILY FUNCTION
BODILY FUNCTION
adv.
Corporeally; in bodily form; united with a body or matter; in the body.
adv.
In respect to, or so as to affect, the entire body or mass; entirely; all at once; completely; as, to carry away bodily. "Leapt bodily below."
a.
Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust.
v. t.
To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.
imp. & p. p.
of Body
adv.
See Cozily.
a.
Belonging or relating to the body; bodily.
a.
Of or pertaining to the body, in distinction from the mind.
a.
Boding evil; inauspicious; ill-omened.
a.
Having a feat or trim body.
n.
Consistency; thickness; substance; strength; as, this color has body; wine of a good body.
a.
Real; actual; put in execution.
pl.
of Body
n.
Any mass or portion of matter; any substance distinct from others; as, a metallic body; a moving body; an aeriform body.
n.
The bed or box of a vehicle, on or in which the load is placed; as, a wagon body; a cart body.
a.
Having a body or material form; physical; corporeal; consisting of matter.
adv.
In the body; in a bodily form or manner.
a.
Having a body; -- usually in composition; as, able-bodied.
n.
Pious; reverencing God, and his character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, his character; conformed to God's law; devout; righteous; as, a godly life.
a.
Turbid; as, roily water.