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abdomen
[ ab-duh-muhn, ab-doh- ]
noun
- Anatomy, Zoology.
- the part of the body of a mammal between the thorax and the pelvis; belly.
- the cavity of this part of the body containing the stomach, intestines, etc.
- (in nonmammalian vertebrates) a region of the body corresponding to, but not coincident with, this part or cavity.
- Entomology. the posterior section of the body of an arthropod, behind the thorax or the cephalothorax.
abdomen
/ æbˈdɒmɪnəl; æbˈdəʊ-; ˈæbdəmən /
noun
- the region of the body of a vertebrate that contains the viscera other than the heart and lungs. In mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
- the front or surface of this region; belly coeliac
- (in arthropods) the posterior part of the body behind the thorax, consisting of up to ten similar segments
abdomen
/ ăb′də-mən /
- In vertebrates, the portion of the body between the thorax and pelvis, containing the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs. In mammals, the abdomen is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm.
- In arthropods, the last, most posterior segment of the body.
abdomen
- The part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis that encloses the organs of the abdominal cavity ; the belly.
Derived Forms
- abˈdominally, adverb
- abdominal, adjective
Other Words From
- post·abdo·men noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of abdomen1
Word History and Origins
Origin of abdomen1
Example Sentences
An inquest found that Mrs Hunt died from stab wounds to her chest and abdomen, while her daughters both died from crossbow injuries.
Puchu narrowly survived, having suffered serious burns and shrapnel wounds to his chest, face and abdomen.
But some mothers are choosing to have a Caesarean - where the baby is delivered by surgeons cutting into the mother's abdomen and womb - for non-medical reasons.
There was an injury to Sara’s abdomen and a traumatic injury to her brain.
Once the time for rest has passed, specific exercises can strengthen muscles in the abdomen and lower back to better support the spine.
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