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    abdomen
    /ˈabdəmən/

    noun

    • 1. the part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive and reproductive organs; the belly.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABDOMEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABDOMEN definition: 1. the lower part of a person's or animal's body, containing the stomach, bowels, and other organs…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abdomenAbdomen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    abdomen. noun. ab· do· men ˈab-də-mən. -ˌdō-; əb-ˈdō-mən, ab- pluralabdomens. Synonyms of abdomen. 1. a. : the part of the body between the thorax (see thoraxsense 1) and the pelvis with the exception of the back. lesions on the chest and abdomen.

  4. biologydictionary.net › abdomenAbdomen (Anatomy): Definition, Function, Muscles - Biology ...

    Mar 22, 2019 · The abdomen refers to the region between the pelvis (pelvic brim) and the thorax (thoracic diaphragm) in vertebrates, including humans. The space constituting the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABDOMEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ABDOMEN meaning: 1. the lower part of a person's or animal's body, containing the stomach, bowels, and other organs…. Learn more.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AbdomenAbdomen - Wikipedia

    The abdomen (colloquially called the belly, tummy, midriff, tucky, or stomach [citation needed]) is the front part of the torso between the thorax (chest) and pelvis in humans and in other vertebrates. The area occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal cavity.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabdomen noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of abdomen noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishABDOMEN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    ABDOMEN definition: 1. the lower part of a person or animal's body, containing the stomach and other organs 2. to do…. Learn more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › AbdomenABDOMEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABDOMEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    abdomen in British English. (ˈæbdəmən , æbˈdəʊ- ) noun. 1. 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. 2. the front or surface of this region; belly. Related adjective: coeliac.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abdomenAbdomen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The word abdomen is also the name used for the cavity, enclosed by the abdominal muscles, that contains the organs in the abdominal area. The abdomen's contents in humans include your stomach, liver, spleen, small intestine, and kidneys.