abdomen

noun

ˈab-də-mən How to pronounce abdomen (audio)
Definition of abdomennext
as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis showed us a tiny tattoo on her abdomen, right next to her belly button

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Recent Examples of abdomen People with this body type have a naturally slow metabolism and a shorter and wider bone structure with a larger abdomen (belly) and hips.1 Endomorphs tend to have shorter arms and legs. — Laura Schober, Health, 4 Feb. 2025 The other victim, a 17-year-old who was shot in his right abdomen, was taken also to St. Barnabas in stable condition. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025 Wear Loose-Fitting Clothes Endometriosis can cause bloating, which is when your abdomen increases in size, and distension, which is a feeling of uncomfortable fullness in your abdomen.23 A lot of people with endometriosis refer to this as endo belly. — Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Dec. 2024 The neurotoxin in blue-ringed octopus saliva is called tetrodotoxin (TTX), and it’s produced by bacteria lingering in their salivary glands – though TTX can be found in other body parts such as octopus arms and abdomens. — Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for abdomen

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