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abdomen

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


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For most adults, this means aiming to do muscle strengthening activities at least once or twice a week, targeting the major muscle groups of the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Just days after the birth, she began to suffer severe pain and swelling in her abdomen but says her symptoms were downplayed.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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

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

The pain was already curling around her abdomen.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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