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body 1. the entire physical structure of an animal or human being 2. the trunk or torso, not including the limbs, head, or tail 3. Maths a three-dimensional region with an interior 4. Physics an object or substance that has three dimensions, a mass, and is distinguishable from surrounding objects 5. the sound box of a guitar, violin, or similar stringed instrument 6. (in watercolour painting) a white filler mixed with pigments to make them opaque body [′bäd·ē] (aerospace engineering) The main part or main central portion of an airplane, airship, rocket, or the like; a fuselage or hull. Any fabrication, structure, or other material form, especially one aerodynamically or ballistically designed; for example, an airfoil is a body designed to produce an aerodynamic reaction. (geography) A separate entity or mass of water, such as an ocean or a lake. (geology) An ore body, or pocket of mineral deposit. (materials) The consistency or viscosity of fluid materials, such as lubricating oils, paints, and cosmetics. (mechanical engineering) The part of a drill which runs from the outer corners of the cutting lips to the shank or neck. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Perhaps the best advice I received as a young dancer was from my beloved ballet teacher, who counseled me (due to my less than "ideal" body) to pursue a career in modern dance, where there might be less pressure for me to conform to an unrealistic body image. Pressures of ideal body image and social constructions of gender are of great importance in understanding how anorexia nervosa manifests itself in the female population today. Concern about body image and losing weight can have adverse consequences some of which include depression from low body esteem, low self worth, poor nutrition from extensive dieting, inadequate calcium and iron intake, under-nutrition; anorexia or bulimia etc. |
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