abdomen

The word “abdomen” has 3 syllables: ab-do-men.

It's pronounced as /ˈæbdəmən/.


What is synonym and antonym for abdomen?

In the thesaurus, “abdomen” has 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for abdomen along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abdomen

  • belly
  • gut
  • midriff
  • midsection
  • stomach
  • tummy

Meanings of abdomen

  • noun
    1. The fat surrounding the belly.
    2. The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back; or in some lower vertebrates, the portion between the cardiac and caudal regions.
    3. The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.
    4. The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

Example Sentences

  • The surgeon carefully examined the patient's abdomen before the scheduled operation.
  • The fitness trainer emphasized the importance of core exercises to strengthen the muscles in the abdomen.
  • After the accident, the paramedics checked for any signs of injury to the driver's abdomen.
  • The yoga instructor guided the class in gentle stretches to relieve tension in the abdomen.
  • The doctor used a stethoscope to listen for sounds in the patient's abdomen during the physical examination.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to abdomen, such as: belly, gut, midriff, midsection, stomach, tummy.

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