### Question
What is the definition of body?


### Answer
The definition of **body** is as follows in *35 U.S.C. § 287*:

> a human body, organ or cadaver, or a nonhuman animal used in medical research or instruction directly relating to the treatment of humans.

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 287*
  - Heading: **PART III-PATENTS AND PROTECTION OF PATENT RIGHTS > CHAPTER 29-REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT, AND OTHER ACTIONS**

