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abdomen

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


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"He had a lot of edema, his face was very swollen, there was edema on his limbs, and a globular abdomen, like a balloon."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

McDaniel explains she’s feeling for energy before moving on to the abdomen, where she applies various levels of pressure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Rachel, who does not want the BBC to use her surname, said an indentation in her abdomen had been picked up during a regular colonoscopy for another condition.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At the clinic in Próspera, doctors administered a simple one-time injection into Scott’s abdomen, monitored him for a day to check for adverse effects, then discharged him.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Mary stood beside Wilbur, waiting as he sewed Henrietta’s abdomen closed.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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