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abdomen definition

ab·do·men (ab′də mən; ab dō′mən, əb-)

noun

  1. in vertebrates
    1. the part of the body cavity from the thorax to the pelvic girdle, containing the digestive organs, etc.; belly: in mammals, the diaphragm separates this from the thorax
    2. the region of the trunk between the chest and pelvis
  2. in arthropods, the posterior body segment containing the reproductive organs, etc.

Etymology: L

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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abdomen Synonyms

abdomen

n.

stomach, midsection, belly, paunch, middle, epigastrium, belly cavity, venter, visceral cavity, ventral region, bowels, intestines, viscera, epigastric region, hypogastric region, umbilical region, entrails, insides*, gut*, guts*, breadbasket*, bay window*, tummy*, pot*, pot belly*, spare tire*, corporation*.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

abdomen Usage Examples

Possessives

  • mother: Using ultrasound to guide the way, a needle is inserted through the mother's abdomen into the developing placenta.

Converse of object

  • distend: Abdomen: distended, rigid upper abdomen, with absent bowel sounds.

Adjective modifier

  • swollen: This is indicated by the way the swollen abdomen tapers down to a distinct point.

Modifies a noun

  • area: Therefore I felt it more beneficial to strengthen the back and legs and think about toning the abdomen area.

Preposition: through

  • tube: You then have the chemotherapy drugs put into your abdomen through the tube.
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