bodily functions
/ˈbɒdɪli ˈfʌŋkʃənz/ · bod·i·ly func·tions
noun
- The physiological processes carried out by a living organism’s body, such as digestion, respiration, circulation, and excretion. The doctor explained that regular exercise supports healthy bodily functions like circulation and metabolism.
Synonyms
Did you know? The phrase "bodily functions" gained legal prominence in the 1970s when courts began addressing privacy rights related to bodily functions such as defecation and urination.