abdomen

noun
UK: /ˈæbdəmən/
US: /ˈæbdəmən/

  1. The part of the body below the chest and above the legs.

    1. He felt a pain in his abdomen after the heavy lifting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Doctors examined her abdomen to diagnose the cause of her discomfort. [ ] [ ]

  2. The belly; the region of the body containing the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

    1. The doctor pressed gently on my abdomen during the examination. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the surgery, she had a bandage wrapped around her abdomen. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

belly stomach gut

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abdomen" in English means: The part of the body below the chest and above the legs., The belly; the region of the body containing the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs..

The phonetic transcription of "abdomen" is /ˈæbdəmən/ in British English and /ˈæbdəmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abdomen": belly, stomach, gut.

Example usage of "abdomen": "He felt a pain in his abdomen after the heavy lifting.". More examples on the page.