1. the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach and other organs
Usage: anatomy
2. the rear section of an insect’s body
Usage: biology

Examples

• The doctor examined her abdomen for signs of pain.
• He felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen.
• The surgeon made a small incision in the patient’s abdomen.
• A bee’s abdomen contains its stinger.
• The butterfly’s colorful abdomen was clearly visible.
• She placed her hands on her abdomen and took deep breaths.
• The X-ray showed no abnormalities in his abdomen.