abdomen
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Living hexapods have six walking legs, all attached to the thorax, while appendages on the abdomen have been almost completely lost.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
She had surgery to remove the cancerous cells plus lymph nodes from her abdomen and pelvis to stop it spreading.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Using keyhole surgery, Theo's organs were then gently pushed back inside his abdomen, which was stitched closed.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Scientists from the University of California San Diego and collaborating institutions examined data from an earlier clinical trial involving 108 adults with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy, a condition that causes excess fat to accumulate around the abdomen.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Both of her hands were clutched to her lower abdomen, and her teeth were gritted in pain.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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