abdomen  
  腹部(ふくぶ)

(1) Noun : The abdomen is the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The abdomen is the front part of the abdominal segment of the trunk. The area occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal cavity.  Colloquially known as the "belly."

Examples

  • The doctor examined the patient's abdomen for tenderness and swelling.  

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abdomen  
  腹部(ふくぶ)

(2) Noun :

The abdomen (commonly called the belly) is the body space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. The diaphragm forms the upper surface of the abdomen. At the level of the pelvic bones, the abdomen ends and the pelvis begins.


Examples

  • For two years I had occasional pain in the abdomen especially around the navel for short durations.  


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