Bodily

/ˈbɑːdɪli/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the physical body or its physical needs and functions.

Etymology

From Old English 'bodily' derived from 'body,' with the suffix '-ly' making it an adjective. The word has remained relatively unchanged for over a thousand years in meaning.

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There's a philosophical concept called 'bodily autonomy' that's completely crucial to medicine and ethics—it means you have the right to control what happens to your own body, even if doctors think they know what's best. It's shaped modern medical law!

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