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abdomen

noun

ˈab-də-mən

Definition of abdomen

as in stomach

the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis showed us a tiny tattoo on her abdomen, right next to her belly button

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Recent Examples of abdomen Gavin said Shakur was also struck in the right thigh, with the bullet traveling into his abdomen and damaging his intestines. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Fat carried around the abdomen can pose different health concerns than fat stored elsewhere on the body, said Palinski-Wade, who was not involved in the study. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Putting pressure on the abdomen and especially the bladder may make the sensation of needing to go even more uncomfortable. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 It's injected into the abdomen, releasing into the body slowly over time. — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdomen

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Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDC.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
How do your feelings about your stomach affect your daily life?

— Margaret Cirino, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

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The jumpers climbed into the belly of a maroon-and-white jumpship as its propellers began to whir and then roar.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The decline partly reflected related disruptions to passenger operations, which reduced available belly-hold capacity.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

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