abdomen

belly / midsection / stomach area / posterior body segment

Noun

pl: abdomens

This term is primarily used in medical and biological contexts to describe the midsection of a body. In humans, it carries a clinical tone, often replacing the more casual term belly or stomach when referring to the anatomical region rather than the specific organ. In entomology and zoology, the term describes a specific structural segment of an arthropod. It is a technical designation that distinguishes the rear section of the body from the head and thorax.

Meanings

Noun

The part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, containing the digestive organs.

"The patient complained of sharp pain in the lower abdomen."

Noun

The posterior section of the body of an arthropod, located behind the thorax.

"The abdomen of a bee contains the stinger and reproductive organs."

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