abdomen

ab-do-men · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The part of the body between the thorax (chest) and the pelvis, containing the digestive organs.

  2. 2.

    (Zoology) The posterior section of the body of an arthropod, especially an insect or spider.

Forms

plural: abdomens

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    abdominal pain — Pain felt in the area between the chest and pelvis.
  • •
    acute abdomen — A medical emergency involving sudden, severe abdominal pain.

Related words

See also: abdominal, belly, stomach, torso
Synonyms: belly, gut, midsection, stomach

Etymology

From Latin abdomen, of uncertain origin, possibly related to abdere ("to hide, conceal"), referring to the internal organs being hidden within.