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abdomen

[ab-duh-muhn, ab-doh-] / ˈæb də mən, æbˈdoʊ- /


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For the mouse experiments, the researchers placed the mini livers in fatty tissue within the abdomen.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

She describes it as if "heated barbed wire" were wrapped around her abdomen: "It's like my organs are being pulled apart."

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Fat that accumulates around the abdomen is especially concerning because it is associated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and a higher risk of premature death.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Resting on the mummy's abdomen was a papyrus that had been deliberately placed there as part of the embalming ritual.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

The warrior gazed out across a teeming cityscape that crossed Robbie’s abdomen and wrapped around his back.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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