Abdomen (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Abdominal Cavity

Hypernyms

• Cavum
• Cavity

Related Words

• Abdominal (adjective)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Venter
• Stomach
• Belly

Hyponyms

• Underbody

Related Words

• Abdominal (adjective)