The term "whole body" refers to the entire physical structure of an individual, including all organs, tissues, and cells, or to a major portion such as the head and trunk or specific parts like active blood-forming organs or male gonads. It is often used in medicine, health, and fitness contexts to describe something involving the entire body rather than just a part of it—for example, a whole body scan, treatment, or workout.
In more detailed definitions, "whole body" can mean:
- The entire body or a major portion thereof.
- For external exposure (e.g., radiation), it includes the head, trunk (including male gonads), arms above the elbows, and legs above the knees.
- It does not typically refer to just the skin of the body but rather internal and external components combined.
In everyday language, the "whole body" simply means the entire bodily form of a person or animal. In other practical applications, such as whole body vibration or cryotherapy, it implies treatments or stimuli applied to the entire body simultaneously.
Thus, "whole body" emphasizes completeness or totality concerning the human or animal body.
