| abdomen | (noun) the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | Synonyms: belly, stomach, venter |
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| (noun) the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm | Synonyms: abdominal cavity |
| abdominal | (adjective) of or relating to or near the abdomen | - |
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| (noun) the muscles of the abdomen | Synonyms: ab, abdominal muscle |
| abdominocentesis | (noun) centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis | Synonyms: paracentesis |
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| abdominoplasty | (noun) cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove wrinkles and tighten the skin over the stomach | Synonyms: tummy tuck |
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| abdominous | (adjective) having a large belly | Synonyms: paunchy, potbellied |
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| abdominousness | (noun) the bodily property of a protruding belly | Synonyms: paunchiness |
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| abdominovesical | (adjective) of or relating to the abdomen and the urinary bladder | - |
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