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 For an abdomen ultrasound, your provider may recommend fasting (not eating) for up to 12 hours. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 Once separated, the boys' abdomens were closed and rebuilt, using layers of mesh and plastic surgery techniques to stabilize each one. Brian Brant, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Researchers from Stanford University managed to make the skin of mice see-through after rubbing a solution on mice’s heads, abdomens and hind legs. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 The symptoms are often debilitating and include excessive bleeding, pain and abnormally swollen abdomens that mimic pregnant stomachs. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 31 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for abdomen 

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“Abdomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdomen. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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