Thesaurus results for ABDOMEN

abdomen

noun

ˈab-də-mən

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 Officers returned fire and struck Marx in his abdomen, a hand and his left arm, according to the filing. —

ABC News, 6 May 2026 What the Vagus Nerve Does in Your Body The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the human body, running from the brain stem down through the neck and chest into the abdomen, connecting to the heart, lungs and gut. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Visceral fascia surrounds the organs in your abdomen, lungs, and heart. —

Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026 Feeling for a lump is nearly impossible, since the pancreas is buried deep in the abdomen. —

Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdomen

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Noun

Side, back, and stomach sleepers all praise the pillows’ softness, luxurious feel, breathability, and coolness.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Norovirus symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.

— Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026