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abdomen

noun

ˈab-də-mən

Definition of abdomen

as in stomach

the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis showed us a tiny tattoo on her abdomen, right next to her belly button

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Recent Examples of abdomen Erin Piacenti, 32, died at Bellevue Hospital shortly after being stabbed in the abdomen while in the vicinity of West 42 Street and Seventh Avenue, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 One of the victims, a 32-year-old woman, died at a local hospital after she was stabbed in the abdomen, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 In the dark of the abdomen, early pancreatic cancer rarely causes symptoms. — Bryan C. Donohue, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 Seconds later, the woman stabbed a 32-year-old woman also in the abdomen, Tisch said. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdomen

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While alcohol has been closely linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, liver and breast cancer, its connections to other types of cancer like stomach and pancreatic cancer are still being investigated, researchers said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms; stomach pain; and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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And instead of hitting the gym with an empty belly, experts are now urging midlife women to always eat before a workout.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026
Designed by Adrian, the big cat has shoelace-style stitching running up his belly and detachable slippers tipped with sharp claws.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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