HyperDic: abdomen

English > 2 senses of the word abdomen:
NOUNbodyabdomen, venter, stomach, bellythe region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
bodyabdomen, abdominal cavitythe cavity containing the major viscera
abdomen > pronunciation
Soundsaebdow'mahn; ae'bdahmahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > abdomen: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis.
Synonymsventer, stomach, belly
Part oftorso, trunk, bodyThe body excluding the head and neck and limbs
Partsabdominal, abdominal muscle, abThe muscles of the abdomen
abdominal aortaA branch of the descending aorta
abdominal cavity, abdomenThe cavity containing the major viscera
abdominal wallA wall of the abdomen
colic artery, arteria colicaarteries that supply blood to the colon
hypochondriumThe upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
intestine, bowel, gutThe part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
navel, umbilicus, bellybutton, belly button, omphalos, omphalusA scar where the umbilical cord was attached
Narrowerunderbelly, underbodyThe soft belly or underside of an animal's body
Broaderbody partAny part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
Spanishabdomen, barriga, estómago, tronco, vientre
Catalanabdomen, buc, estómac, panxa, ventre
Adjectivesabdominalof or relating to or near the abdomen / abdomen
abdominovesicalof or relating to the abdomen and the urinary bladder
English > abdomen: 2 senses > noun 2, body
MeaningThe cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm.
Synonymabdominal cavity
Part ofabdomen, venter, stomach, bellyThe region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
Broadercavity, bodily cavity, cavum(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus / sinus within the body
Spanishcavidad abdominal
Catalancavitat abdominal
Adjectivesabdominalof or relating to or near the abdomen / abdomen

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