physical structure

/ˌfɪzɪkəl ˌstrʌktʃər/
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Other forms: physical structures

Definitions of physical structure
  1. noun
    the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
    synonyms: body, organic structure
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    life form
    the characteristic bodily form of a mature organism
    anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma
    alternate name for the body of a human being
    live body
    the body of a living animal or person
    person
    a human body (usually including the clothing)
    system
    the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole
    juvenile body
    the body of a young person
    adult body
    the body of an adult human being
    male body
    the body of a male human being
    female body
    the body of a female human being
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    natural object
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
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