Medical shorthand for the acute onset of abdominal pain. A potential medical emergency, an acute abdomen may reflect a major problem with one of the organs in the abdomen, such as appendicitis (inflamed appendix), cholecystitis (inflamed gallbladder), a perforated ulcer in the intestine, or a ruptured spleen.

The area of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.

In vertebrates, the portion of the trunk containing visceral organs other than heart and lungs; in arthropods, the posterior portion of the body, made up of similar segments and containing the reprodu [..]

The abdomen is the part of the body between the chest and the hips. It contains some of the most vital organs of them all, including the stomach and intestines, the bladder, the liver, and other vital [..]

1540s, "flesh or meat of the belly" (a sense now obsolete), from Latin abdomen "the belly," a word of unknown origin. Perhaps [OED, Watkins] from abdere "conceal" (from a [..]

the hindmost of an insect's three major body sections; the center for digestion and reproduction (M. sexta Wax Model)

belly, or the part of an animal containing its stomach, intestines, and liver.

one of three major parts of an insect's body (along with the head and thorax), and the part which contains the digestive and reproductive organs.

Region of the body furthest from the mouth. In insects, the third body region behind the head and thorax.

Part of the body located below the chest. It contains the digestive organs (stomach, kidneys, intestines, liver, etc). In women it also contains the ovaries and uterus.

the lower part of the body which contains the stomach

n. In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor;the belly.

(ab´duo-men, ab-do´men) The portion of the trunk between the diaphragm and pelvis. abduction

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belly / gluttony

gut (pop)

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The part of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.

The lower part of the torso containing the Stomach, intestine, kidneys, liver and reproductive organs.

Muscular, segmented body part, posterior to the thorax; the edible "tail" portion of a lobster or shrimp

This is your belly, containing all of your structures between your chest and pelvis. Your abdomen is separated from your chest by your diaphragm, which is a powerful muscle below your lungs.

 the hindmost section of the spider body, also called the opisthosoma. The heart, reproductive organs, respiratory organs, digestive tract, and silk spinning glands are all included inside the abdomen. This body segment is soft and expandable, unlike the rest of the spider’s hard exoskeleton.

(n) the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis(n) the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm

  The part of the body between the chest and hip region (the front or anterior portion)

The part of the body between the chest and pelvis.

The tummy area from the lower ribs to the pelvis.

Area between the chest and the hips that contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen.

N abdomen| paunch| lower part of the belly; gluttony; as indicative of obesity

Area of the body located between the thorax and pelvis which contains the abdominal cavity and viscera.

The main body cavity between the chest and the groins.(19thc)

The part of the body underneath the ribs and above the hips.

the part of the body containing the digestive organs, including the stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, gall bladder and colon.

Definition: (AB-do-men) Adj: abdominal (ab-DOM-uh-nul) That part of the body between the chest and the hips that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, bladder, prostate gland, and other organs. In [..]

The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters.

belly.

the second segment of a spider's body

The hindmost of the three subdivisions of an insect's body, or the two subdivisions of a spider's body.

That portion of the body that lies between the Thorax and the Pelvis.

A clinical Syndrome with acute Abdominal Pain that is severe, localized, and rapid onset. Acute Abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or Diseases.

That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.

A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases.

The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters.

Belly.

The middle section of the body, between the chest and the pelvis.

The posterior major section of invertebrates

the third or posterior division of the insect body (the first two divisions being the head and thorax).  It normally consists of nine or ten apparent segments.  

The body of the Butterfly behind the thorax.

The hindmost of the three main body divisions of an insect. Acaricide.

the third or posterior division of the insect body

third (posterior) major division of the insect body

last segment of body, the long and slender one, with 10 segments

 (noun) - the last segment of an insect's body, located at the tail end. The heart, reproductive organs and much of the digestive system are located in an insect's abdomen.

The area of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.

The third or posterior major division of the insect body; consists normally of nine or ten apparent segments; bears no functional legs in the adult stage, but may bear prolegs or false legs in the lar [..]

Division of an animal’s body that lies behind the thorax. Distal section of an insects body

The posterior of the three principal divisions or tagmata of the insect body composed of no more than 12 metameres; functionally, the abdomen is the seat of reproduction and contains the visceral systems of digestion, elimination, respiration, circulation, storage and reproduction.

The posteriormost section of the three main body parts of an insect (see also head

The hindmost of the three main body divisions of an insect.

Where most animal have their digestive organs. With insects, it is the last and largest of the three body sections. Some insects have a stinger on the tip. With spiders, it is the last of the two body [..]

  The hindmost of the three main body divisions of an insect: head, thorax and abdomen.

 the third and posterior-most tagma (body region) of an insect. The ancestral abdomen is believed to have consisted of 11 segments, though most modern insects have fewer.

(AB-duh-men): the elongate hind part of the body, behind the thorax.


The 9 body segments lying posterior to the three thoracic segments.

one of the three segments of an insects body that contains the organs of its digestive system

the back section of the insects, behind the point of attachment for the wings and legs.

the posterior (hindmost) of the three body regions on a fire ant (head, thorax, abdomen)

The third region of the body of a butterfly (or other insect), consisting of ten segments containing the internal organs like digestive, nervous and excretory systems, as well as sexual organs.

in insects, the posterior or hind part of the body

The rear section of a butterfly (or other insect) which contains the internal organs like digestive system, excretory system, nervous system and sexual organs. On a larvae it is segments 4 to 11.

The lower part of the body between the chest and hips, which contains major organs involved with digestion, bowel motions, and reproduction, including the stomach, liver, bowel, kidneys and bladder.

The tummy. It contains lots of different organs including the liver, stomach, intestines, and bladder.

The area of the body between the pelvis and the chest. It contains internal organs such as the stomach, liver and intestines.

<anatomy> The portion of the body which lies between the thorax and the pelvis. It contains a cavity (abdominal cavity) separated by the diaphragm from the thoracic cavity above and by the plane of the pelvic inlet from the pelvic cavity below and lined with a serous membrane, the peritoneum. This cavity contains the abdominal viscera and is [..]

Clinical syndrome characterised by abdominal pain of great severity associated with other symptoms and signs, usually those of acute peritonitis, which might well be the result of a ruptured abdominal viscus or a similar abdominal catastrophe requiring urgent surgical operation. (12 Dec 1998)

1. In higher animals: the portion of the body that contains the intestines and other viscera other than the lungs and heart. 2. In insects and other arthropods: the rearmost segment of the body, which [..]

The soft area between the rib cage and the pubic area. A common area for excess hair, often in a line from the belly button to the pubic hair.

the back (last) segment of an insect’s body. adapt:

the distinct, usually elongated posterior region of an arthropod's body

The third section of an insects body, behind the head and thorax.

  The part of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.  

The soft area between the rib cage and the pubic area. A common area for excess hair, often in a line from the belly button to the pubic hair.

The abdomen is the part of the body that houses the digestive system and reproductive system. It’s the area between your ribs and pelvis.

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(anatomy,rare) abdomen

The abdomen is the area of the body below the ribs and lungs and above the hip bones. It contains many of the body's organs, such as the stomach, small and large bowel, pancreas, liver, spleen, and kidneys.

What you usually call your stomach. To your doctor, it refers to the digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs in the cavity from the diaphragm to the pelvis.

The part of the body between the chest and hips, which contains the stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, bowel, bladder and kidneys.

Also called the “belly,” this is the part of the body that includes the area approximately from the chest to the hips.

That part of the body containing the viscera, ie the kidneys, liver, stomach, and intestines; separated from the thorax by the diaphragm.