Synonyms for abdomen
ˈæb də mən, æbˈdoʊ-ab·domen

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

2. abdomennoun

   The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back.

   Synonyms:
   belly, stomach

3. abdomennoun

   The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the stomach, bowels, and other viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.

   He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen.

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

4. abdomennoun

   The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

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1. abdomen

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

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1. abdomen, venter, stomach, bellynoun

   the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

   Synonyms:
   belly, breadbasket, tum, venter, paunch, stomach, tummy, abdominal cavity

2. abdominal cavity, abdomennoun

   the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly, abdominal cavity, venter

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

   Associated words:
   abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium

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1. List of paraphrases for "abdomen":

   abdominal, belly, stomach, underbelly, underside

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1. Hanim Ozgul:

   I started feeling pain in my stomach and abdomen and they could never find a reason, later I went to another hopsital. The doctor said that my body had an inflammation. Later they told me to have an X-ray. When the X-ray machine started up it became beeping and a doctor said to me: ‘You have scissors in your pocket.’.

2. Brooks Nader:

   First of all, it’s great self-defense, but I feel like it’s a really great combo of cardio and toning. When you’re boxing, you’re not only working on your arms, but you’re also working out your abdomen and your legs. And I feel it makes me more agile and quick on my feet… And it’s really fun. I feel like if you’re having a stressful week or a tough day, I’d rather punch a bag like crazy than do a pushup. It’s a good little escape.

3. Kara Landau:

   Resistant starch is not digested as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract, instead, it is fermented by the beneficial bacteria living in the gut. This fermentation process releases byproducts that improve the body’s insulin response, which help to prevent fat stored around the abdomen. Abdominal fat is highly correlated with diabetes, and a waist circumference larger than 35 inches in women and 40 inches in men is a risk factor for heart disease.

4. Asghari Begum:

   They pushed me, then punched me on my face, in the abdomen.

5. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez:

   The reason [standing could be good] is because when we stand there are many muscles in our legs and butt and abdomen that are working to keep you standing, whenever muscle is used, it consumes sugar and affects triglycerides.