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abdomen

/ˈæb.də.mən/
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Adverb:abdominally
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Plural:abdomens
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Adjective:abdominal
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abdomen Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The part of the vertebrate body located between the thorax (chest) and the pelvis, enclosing the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys, and other digestive and excretory organs.

Example

"The physician gently palpated the patient's lower abdomen to check for signs of appendicitis."

2

The posterior section of the body behind the thorax in insects, crustaceans, arachnids, and other arthropods, containing the digestive tract and reproductive organs.

Example

"A honeybee's stinger is located at the very tip of its segmented abdomen."

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• Nearby Words

abdicate
abdication
abdicator
abdomen
abdominal
abdominally
abduct

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century directly from Latin abdomen ('belly, fat around the belly'), possibly derived from the verb abdere ('to hide or conceal'), referring to the cavity that encloses the internal organs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abdomen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abdomen
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