Abdomen

/ˈæb.də.mən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The part of the body between the thorax (chest) and the pelvis; the belly.

The doctor examined her abdomen for any signs of pain or swelling.

The segment of the body that contains the digestive organs.

After eating a large meal, he felt a heaviness in his abdomen.

The region of the body that is often associated with the stomach and intestines.

She placed her hand on her abdomen, feeling the baby kick inside.

In insects and arachnids, the posterior part of the body.

The spider's abdomen was large and prominently colored.

The lower part of the trunk, specifically within the context of anatomy.

The surgeon performed the operation on the patient's abdomen.

Late Middle English: from Latin abdomen, literally 'that which is situated below'.

sick to one's stomach

Feeling nauseous or upset.

a gut feeling

An instinctive feeling about something.

from the stomach

Directly, without hesitation.

diaphragm

A sheet of muscle that separates the thorax from the abdomen.

intestines

The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the anus.

pelvis

The bony structure at the base of the spine, supporting the lower body.

beer belly

He's got a bit of a beer belly from all those bar nights.

six-pack

After months of training, he finally developed a six-pack.

gut

I've got a gut that tells me it's going to rain today.