thoraxes

noun

variants or thoraces
plural of thorax
as in abdomens

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  1. abdomens
  2. stomachs
  3. tummies
  4. bellies
Noun
  • Females are generally somewhat larger than males and have a pointed, protractable ovipositor (egg-laying organ) at the tip of their abdomens.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In other crashes, the handlebars are driven back into riders’ abdomens, causing severe damage to the liver, spleen and pancreas.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of abdomens
Noun
  • Other infants bleed into their stomachs or intestines, or other parts of the body.
    — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The infants would be able to feed to their stomachs’ content on the increasingly ripe meat without getting close to finishing the entire spread laid before them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of stomachs
Noun
  • Some of these are homeopathic, some are over-the-counter medications and others are devices designed to help tiny tummies.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
  • But pine needles and chewing on branches can upset doggies' tummies, and possibly lead to blockages, so keep an eye on the dog around the Christmas tree.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Definition of tummies
Noun
  • Patients need their daily medications and their hearts, lungs and bellies must be listened to.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Two-legged birds can shift their weight from one leg to another, tucking one up into their bellies to keep it warm.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of bellies
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