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ˈæb də mən, æbˈdoʊ-ab·domen

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. abdomen, venter, stomach, bellynoun

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

  2. abdominal cavity, abdomennoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. abdomennoun

    The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back.

  2. abdomennoun

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

    He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen.

  3. abdomennoun

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

  4. Etymology: * First attested in 1541.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. ABDOMENnoun

    A cavity commonly called the lower venter or belly: It contains the stomach, guts, liver, spleen, bladder, and is within lined with a membrane called the peritonæum. The lower part is called the hypogastrium; the foremost part is divided into the epigastrium, the right and left hypochondria, and the navel; ’tis bounded above by the cartilago ensiformis and the diaphragm, sideways by the short or lower ribs, and behind by the vertebræ of the loins, the bones of the coxendix, that of the pubes and os sacrum. It is covered with several muscles, from whose alternate relaxations and contractions in respiration, digestion is forwarded, and the due motion of all the parts therein contained promoted, both for secretion and expulsion. John Quincy

    Etymology: Lat. from abdo, to hide.

    The abdomen consists moreover of parts containing and contained. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.

Wikipedia

  1. Abdomen

    The abdomen (colloquially called the belly, tummy, midriff, tucky or stomach) is the part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. The abdomen is the front part of the abdominal segment of the torso. The area occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal cavity. In arthropods it is the posterior tagma of the body; it follows the thorax or cephalothorax.In humans, the abdomen stretches from the thorax at the thoracic diaphragm to the pelvis at the pelvic brim. The pelvic brim stretches from the lumbosacral joint (the intervertebral disc between L5 and S1) to the pubic symphysis and is the edge of the pelvic inlet. The space above this inlet and under the thoracic diaphragm is termed the abdominal cavity. The boundary of the abdominal cavity is the abdominal wall in the front and the peritoneal surface at the rear. In vertebrates, the abdomen is a large body cavity enclosed by the abdominal muscles, at the front and to the sides, and by part of the vertebral column at the back. Lower ribs can also enclose ventral and lateral walls. The abdominal cavity is continuous with, and above, the pelvic cavity. It is attached to the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm. Structures such as the aorta, inferior vena cava and esophagus pass through the diaphragm. Both the abdominal and pelvic cavities are lined by a serous membrane known as the parietal peritoneum. This membrane is continuous with the visceral peritoneum lining the organs. The abdomen in vertebrates contains a number of organs belonging to, for instance, the digestive system, urinary system, and muscular system.

ChatGPT

  1. abdomen

    The abdomen is the part of the body that contains all the structures between the chest and the pelvis. This includes the digestive tract and organs related to digestion such as the stomach, small intestines, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and appendix, as well as the kidneys and adrenal glands. In mammals, it is separated from the chest by the diaphragm. Its front and sides are protected by a large, flat muscle known as the abdominal wall. In humans, it is often referred to as the belly.

  2. abdomen

    The abdomen is the part of the body that contains all the structures between the chest and the pelvis. This includes digestive organs such as the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, as well as other vital organs like the liver and kidneys. In humans, it is often associated with the belly and is enclosed by the abdominal muscles, the spine, and the lower ribs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Abdomennoun

    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

  2. Abdomennoun

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

  3. Etymology: [L. abdomen (a word of uncertain etymol.): cf. F. abdomen.]

Wikidata

  1. Abdomen

    The abdomen, in vertebrates such as mammals, constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity. In arthropods it is the posterior tagma of the body; it follows the thorax or cephalothorax. Anatomically, the abdomen stretches from the thorax at the thoracic diaphragm to the pelvis at the pelvic brim. The pelvic brim stretches from the lumbosacral angle to the pubic symphysis and is the edge of the pelvic inlet. The space above this inlet and under the thoracic diaphragm is termed the abdominal cavity. The boundary of the abdominal cavity is the abdominal wall in the front and the peritoneal surface at the rear.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Abdomen

    ab-dō′men, n. the belly: the lower part of the trunk.—adj. Abdom′inal.—adv. Abdom′inally.—adj. Abdom′inous, pot-bellied. [L.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Abdomen

    That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.

Entomology

  1. Abdomen

    the third or posterior division of the insect body: consists normally of nine or ten apparent segments, but actual number is a mooted question: bears no functional legs in the adult stage.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of abdomen in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of abdomen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of abdomen in a Sentence

  1. Shawn Khodadadian:

    In this scenario, the growling can be associated with gas, flatulence and distention of the abdomen.

  2. Asghari Begum:

    They pushed me, then punched me on my face, in the abdomen.

  3. Kara Landau:

    Resistant starch is not digested as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract, instead, it is fermented by the beneficial bacteria living in the gut. This fermentation process releases byproducts that improve the body’s insulin response, which help to prevent fat stored around the abdomen. Abdominal fat is highly correlated with diabetes, and a waist circumference larger than 35 inches in women and 40 inches in men is a risk factor for heart disease.

  4. Brooks Nader:

    First of all, it’s great self-defense, but I feel like it’s a really great combo of cardio and toning. When you’re boxing, you’re not only working on your arms, but you’re also working out your abdomen and your legs. And I feel it makes me more agile and quick on my feet… And it’s really fun. I feel like if you’re having a stressful week or a tough day, I’d rather punch a bag like crazy than do a pushup. It’s a good little escape.

  5. Kara Landau:

    Instead, it is fermented by the beneficial bacteria living in the gut. This fermentation process releases byproducts that improve the body’s insulin response, which help to prevent fat stored around the abdomen. Abdominal fat is highly correlated with diabetes, and a waist circumference larger than 35 inches in women and 40 inches in men is a risk factor for heart disease.

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