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abdomen

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


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Resting on the mummy's abdomen was a papyrus that had been deliberately placed there as part of the embalming ritual.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Endotest is a spit test that looks for genetic material, and Endosure measures electrical signals in the gut using sensor pads on the abdomen.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

It was not until 2021 that a visible lump in Heather's abdomen prompted further tests, and she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Some animals received injections into the abdomen, exposing the whole body to the treatment.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

She drank from the edge of the pool, careful to keep the delicate eggs sacs on her abdomen out of the water.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko




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