noun
- plural of abdomen; the parts of the body between the chest and pelvis containing digestive organs
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined both patients’ abdomens for signs of swelling.
- Insects have three main body parts: heads, thoraxes, and abdomens.
- The yoga instructor told students to engage their abdomens during the pose.
- CT scans revealed abnormalities in the abdomens of several participants.
- The surgeon specializes in operations on abdomens and digestive systems.
- Spiders have two body segments: cephalothoraxes and abdomens.