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abdomen:
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
  • abdominal cavity: the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
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    abdomen:
    The human abdomen (from the Latin word meaning "belly") is the part of the body between the pelvis and the thorax. The front of the abdomen is the abdominal cavity, which is separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm. The lining of the abdomen is called the peritoneum, and the rear part of it is the retroperitoneum. The abdominal wall is the skin, fat, muscle, and lining in the very front of the abdomen. ...
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    abdomen:
    The region of the body between the diaphragm and hips. Includes many organs of the digestive system, such as the stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
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    abdomen:
    the part of the body that generaly contains the intestines; also called the belly; in organisms, such as insects and spiders, is the last body section
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    abdomen:
    The abdomen of an insect is in the hind section. It holds the sexual, digestive, and excretory organs. It also holds the breathing mechanism.
    Link: www.nps.gov/grsa/resources/curriculum/glossary.htm
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    transverse muscle of abdomen:
    transversus abdominis muscle: a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
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    acute abdomen:
    Any serious acute intra-abdominal condition (such as appendicitis) attended by pain, tenderness, and muscular rigidity, and for which emergency surgery must be considered.Synonym: surgical abdomen.(05 Mar 2000)
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    acute abdomen series:
    In radiology, an examination that usually includes an erect kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) projection, a recumbent KUB projection, and a left lateral decubitus view of the chest to assess free air, infections, or obstruct
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    anterior cutaneous nerves of abdomen:
    The ventral primary rami of spinal nerves T7-T11 (seventh to eleventh intercostal nerves), which supply the abdominal as well as the thoracic wall; innervate intercostal, subcostal, serratus posterior inferior, transversus abdominis, external and internal oblique, and rectus abdominis muscles, and provide sensory branches to the periphery of the diaphragm, and parietal pleura and peritoneum.Synonym: rami cutanei anteriores pectoralis et abdominalis nervorum intercostalium, ramus cutaneus anterior (pectoralis et abdominalis) nervorum thoracicorum, anterior cutaneous nerves of abdomen, pectoral and abdominal anterior cutaneous branch of intercostal nerves.(05 Mar 2000)
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    boat-shaped abdomen:
    A condition in which the anterior abdominal wall is sunken and presents a concave rather than a convex contour.Synonym: boat-shaped abdomen, navicular abdomen.(05 Mar 2000)
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    Abdomen:
    That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.
    Synonyms: Abdomens
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    Abdomen, Acute:
    A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases.
    Synonyms: Abdomens, Acute, Acute Abdomen, Acute Abdomens
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    Rectus Abdominis:
    A long flat muscle that extends along the whole length of both sides of the abdomen. It flexes the vertebral column, particularly the lumbar portion; it also tenses the anterior abdominal wall and assists in compressing the abdominal contents. It is frequently the site of hematomas. In reconstructive surgery it is often used for the creation of myocutaneous flaps. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491)
    Synonyms: Rectus Muscle of Abdomen,Abdomen Rectus Muscle,Abdomen Rectus Muscles
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    anterior cutaneous nerves of abdomen:

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    fatty layer of subcutaneous tissue of abdomen:

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    abdomen obstipum:

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    carinate abdomen:

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    Abdomen - swollen:

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    Cosmetic surgery of the abdomen:

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    Distended abdomen:

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    Lump in the abdomen:

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    Magnetic resonance imaging - abdomen:

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    Mass in the abdomen:

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    MRI of the abdomen:

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    Rigidity of the abdomen:

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    ABD:

     
    abdomen; aged, blind, and disabled; aggressive behavioral disturbance; average body dose
     
    Abd, abd:

     
    abdomen, abdominal; abduct, abduction, abductor
     
    Abd.:

     
    Abdomen;
     
    abdom:

     
    abdomen, abdominal
     
    CRAMS:

     
    circulation, respiration, abdomen, motor, speech
     
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    C76.2: Abdomen
             
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    C47.4: Peripheral nerves of abdomen
    C49.4: Connective and soft tissue of abdomen
    D21.4: Connective and other soft tissue of abdomen
    R10.0: Acute abdomen
    R10.1: Pain localized to upper abdomen
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    abdomen: the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
             
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    Abdomen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen (belly) constitutes the part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. The region enclosed by the ...
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    Abdomen definition - Digestion and Digestive-Related Information ...
    Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. The abdomen is separated anatomically from ...
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    Abdominal Pain Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment by ...
    Abdominal pain is pain that is felt in the abdomen. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower margin of the ribs and diaphragm above, ...
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    Abdomen - swollen: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
    A swollen abdomen is when your belly area is bigger than usual. ... accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, which can be a sign of serious medical problems. ...
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    Abdominal Ultrasound
    What is Ultrasound Imaging of the Abdomen? What are some common uses of the procedure? How should I prepare? What does the equipment look like? ...
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    abdomen: Definition from Answers.com
    abdomen n. The part of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis and encloses the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas.
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    abdomen - Wiktionary
    Apr 30, 2010 ... Abdomen. Diagram showing the abdomen of an insect. ... He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen. ...
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    Abdomen - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
    Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin. Date: 1543. 1 : the part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis; also : the cavity of ...
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    Dictionary of Cancer Terms - National Cancer Institute
    Having to do with the abdomen, which is the part of the body between the chest and the hips that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, ...
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    Abdomen
    The Abdomen (AB) specialty examination for the RDMS credential is three hours long and contains 170 multiple-choice questions. In order to earn the RDMS ...
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    Exam of the Abdomen - UCSD School of Medicine
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    Abdomen
    To see your abdomen in a dream, foretells that you will have great expectations, but you must curb hardheadedness and redouble your energies on your labor, ...
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    What Is the Abdomen?
    Jul 17, 2010 ... Brief and Straightforward Guide: What Is the Abdomen?
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    Abdominal and Pelvic CT
    What is CT Scanning of the Abdomen/Pelvis? What are some common uses of the procedure? How should I prepare? What does the equipment look like? ...
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    Acute Abdominal Pain: Acute Abdomen and Surgical Gastroenterology ...
    The most serious cause is perforation of the GI tract (see Acute Abdomen and Surgical Gastroenterology: Acute Perforation), which produces immediate ...
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    CT Anatomy of the Upper Abdomen
    These are axial views of the upper abdomen as seen by Computed Tomography. The numbered lines on the scout view to the far left correspond to the numbered ...
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    Vesalius Clinical Folios: Abdomen Folios
    Apr 14, 2010 ... Abdomen Folios. Anatomy. Abdomen Sectional Atlas ... Surgical Anatomy of the Abdomen. Narrative 1189. Thumbnails 1190. The Acute Abdomen ...
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    The abdomen is the most common area of the body to be treated by liposuction among both men and women. Important factors that affect the success of ...
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    Skeleton and Walls of Abdomen
    The inguinal ligament extends from the anterior superior iliac spine ASIS to the pubic tubercle PT and is used as one of the lower borders of the abdomen. ...
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    Abdomen Examination
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    Abdomen Pain
    Alternative names for Abdomen Pain include Stomach pain; Pain in abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps; Acute abdomen. Abdominal pain is pain that you feel ...
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    Human Anatomy Quiz - Abdomen
    Abdomen: mesenteries and ligaments (26 items) Abdomen: nerves (13 items) Abdomen : organs (156 items) Abdomen: spaces and compartments (8 items) ...
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