a highly-complex manifestation of the five elements, just as the universe in which that body moves is an immensely complex manifestation of the five elements
a highly-complex microcosm composed of these five elements, just as the universe in which that body moves is an immensely complex macrocosm composed of the five elements
alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"