Abdomen

Word ABDOMEN
Character 7
Hyphenation ab do men
Pronunciations /æbˈdəʊ.mən/

Definitions and meanings of "Abdomen"

What do we mean by abdomen?

The part of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis and encloses the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas. noun

The corresponding region in vertebrates other than mammals. noun

The posterior segment of the body in arthropods. noun

The belly; that part of the body of a mammal which lies between the thorax and the pelvis; the perivisceral cavity containing most of the digestive and some of the urogenital organs and associated structures. noun

In vertebrates below mammals, in which there is no diaphragm, and the abdomen consequently is not separated from the thorax, a region of the body corresponding to but not coincident with the human abdomen, and varying in extent according to the configuration of the body. noun

In entomology, the hind body, the posterior one of the three parts of a perfect insect, united with the thorax by a slender connecting portion, and containing the greater part of the digestive apparatus. noun

In Arthropoda other than insects, the corresponding hinder part of the body, however distinguished from the thorax, as the tail of a lobster or the apron of a crab. noun

In ascidians (Tunicata), a special posterior portion of the body, situated behind the great pharyngeal cavity, and containing most of the alimentary canal. noun

The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis. Also, the cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the stomach, bowels, and other viscera. In man, often restricted to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity. noun

The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda. noun

The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis noun

The cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm noun

The fat surrounding the belly.

The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back; or in some lower vertebrates, the portion between the cardiac and caudal regions.

The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.

The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

Your abdomen is the part of your body below your chest where your stomach and intestines are. Urban Dictionary

N.- a euphemism for a fat person. Urban Dictionary

Having 6-Pack abs Urban Dictionary

Person in question has just been knocked up, but does not know this yet. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Abdomen

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The word "abdomen" in example sentences

For example, if you have pain in your upper right abdomen, is the pain coming from there, or from the sensory part of your brain? ❋ Dr. Isaac Eliaz (2010)

Once the epidural has taken effect, her abdomen is prepped with an antibacterial solution and a trochar is placed into the amniotic space to allow the introduction of instruments, such as a small camera (fetoscope) and a coagulation device into the amniotic cavity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Although the abdomen is closed after the gastroschisis repair, it takes time for the intestines to recover from gastroschisis. ❋ Unknown (2010)

‘The abdomen is the worst place for fat to accumulate,’ says Professor Bell. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Three small 3 to 5 mm incisions are made and the patient's abdomen is distended with gas. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This lends itself perfectly for keeping a thin abdomen on an already tiny fly. ❋ Tim Romano (2008)

Removal of fluid from the abdomen is called paracentesis. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He was [suffering] from [pains] in his abdomen ❋ TaeHae Kim (2008)

Foquan: That guy over there eating [the hamburger's] a real abdomenal snowman. Mike: [heheheh] that's hilarious. Hope he doesn't [have a heart] attack while we're here. ❋ Summerfreeze (2014)

i've been [working out] at [the gym] latly so now im [sporting] an armored abdomen ❋ Sandman5620 (2010)

[Shirly]: I have [abdomenal pain]. Matt: [Bietch], you're pregnant. ❋ The Real WEB MD (2008)

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