Definition of Abdomen. Meaning of Abdomen. Synonyms of Abdomen

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Definition of Abdomen

abdomen
Post-abdomen Post`-ab*do"men, n. [Pref. post- + abdomen.] (Zo["o]l.) That part of a crustacean behind the cephalothorax; -- more commonly called abdomen.
Abdomen
Abdomen Ab*do"men, n. [L. abdomen (a word of uncertain etymol.): cf. F. abdomen.] 1. (Anat.) The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis. Also, the cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the stomach, bowels, and other viscera. In man, often restricted to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

Meaning of Abdomen from wikipedia

- The abdomen (colloquially called the belly, tummy, midriff, tucky, or stomach[citation needed]) is the front part of the torso between the thorax (chest)...
- The human abdomen is divided into quadrants and regions by anatomists and physicians for the purposes of study, diagnosis, and treatment. The division...
- An acute abdomen refers to a sudden, severe abdominal pain. It is in many cases a medical emergency, requiring urgent and specific diagnosis. Several...
- of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen, fever, or weight loss. One...
- epigastrium (or epigastric region) is the upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the costal margins and the subcostal plane. Pain...
- be used in cases of "burst abdomen" following laparotomies, especially those using a midline vertical incision. Burst abdomen is usually characterized by...
- vessels.[citation needed] Surface anatomy of the front of the thorax and abdomen. Linea alba Linea alba (ch****) Linea nigra Sinnatamby, Chummy (2011). Last's...
- into two tagmata, the cephalothorax or prosoma, and the opisthosoma, or abdomen, and joined by a small, cylindrical pedicel. However, as there is currently...
- occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, ac****ulate in the abdomen causing its expansion. It is typically a symptom of an underlying disease...
- An abdominal x-ray is an x-ray of the abdomen. It is sometimes abbreviated to AXR, or KUB (for kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder). In children, abdominal...