abdomin-, abdomino-, abdomen- +

1. The part of the human body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. 2. That portion of the body which lies between the lower thorax (chest) and the pelvis; or "the region of the trunk below the diaphragm, containing the largest cavity in the body".

Also called belly (popular), venter, and stomach (incorrect). Derived from abdo, abdere, "to hide", and so probably originally referred to the "hidden part of the body".

Pertaining to the abdomen.

Breathing in which the abdominal muscles perform the major part of the respiratory effort.

Such breathing may be seen in various abnormal conditions; such as, cerebrovascular accident, spinal cord injury, and coma. Singers practice this method so they can enhance their vocal performances.

The cavity within the abdomen.

This space between the abdominal wall and the spine which contains a number of crucial organs, including the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, and bladder.

Delivery of a child through an incision in the abdomen; also known as, cesarean section.

Pain in the abdomen; a belly ache.

Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall, as opposed to a vaginal hysterectomy.

A vaginal hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterus through a surgical incision within the vagina, as opposed to an abdominal hysterectomy. With a vaginal hysterectomy, the scar from the procedure is not outwardly visible.

One of a large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in maintaining regular breathing movements, supports the muscles of the spine while lifting, and which keeps abdominal organs in place.

Abdominal muscles are the target of many exercises; such as, sit-ups. Abdominal muscles are informally known as the abs.

Pain in the belly.

Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect a major problem with one of the organs in the abdomen: such as, appendicitis or a perforated intestine, or it may result from a fairly minor problem; such as, excess buildup of intestinal ga.

With the abdomen forward [denoting a position of the fetus in utero].

Paracentesis (surgical puncture of the abdominal wall cavity for the aspiration [removal by suction] of peritoneal fluid); i.e., puncturing of the abdomen with a hollow needle or trocar, usually for the purpose of withdrawing fluid.

Relating to the abdomen and pelvis, especially the combined abdominal and pelvic cavities.

An operation ["belly tuck"] performed on the abdominal wall for esthetic purposes and self esteem; an operation performed on the abdominal wall for esthetic purposes.

Another term for endoscope but more specifically as it applies to an examination of the abdominal cavity and its contents..

Inspection or examination of the abdominal cavity; particularly the direct examination of the abdominal organs by endoscopy; peritoneoscopy; laparoscopy.