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abdomen

[ˈæbdəmən]

abdomen Definition

the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

Using abdomen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abdomen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen.

  • Example

    The surgeon made an incision in the patient's abdomen.

  • Example

    She has a tattoo on her lower abdomen.

abdomen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abdomen

Phrases with abdomen

  • six-pack abs

    a well-defined and toned abdominal muscle group

    Example

    He works out every day to get six-pack abs.

  • an enlarged abdomen caused by excessive consumption of alcohol

    Example

    He used to have a six-pack, but now he has a beer belly.

  • abdominal muscles

    the muscles that make up the abdomen, including the rectus abdominis, external obliques, and internal obliques

    Example

    She does sit-ups to strengthen her abdominal muscles.

Origins of abdomen

from Latin 'abdōmen', meaning 'belly'

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Summary: abdomen in Brief

The 'abdomen' [ˈæbdəmən] is the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen.' Phrases like 'six-pack abs' and 'beer belly' use 'abdomen' to refer to the appearance of the stomach area. 'Abdominal muscles' refers to the muscles that make up the abdomen.