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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | |
| Synonyms: | belly stomach venter | |
| Related terms: | body_part underbelly torso navel intestine abdominal_cavity abdominal_wall urinary_system ab hypochondrium colic_artery abdominal_aorta | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm | |
| Synonyms: | abdominal_cavity | |
| Related terms: | cavity | |
| Similar spelling: |
abutment abetment abdominal abatement abdominous abadan abiding abidance |
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