Abdomens

/ˈæbdəmənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'abdomen': the lower part of the human body containing organs like the intestines, liver, and kidneys.

Etymology

From Latin 'abdomina' or 'abdomines' (bellies), derived from 'abdomen' (belly, from 'abdo', to hide or conceal). In English, 'abdomen' primarily uses the plural 'abdomens'.

Kelly Says

It's fascinating that 'abdomen' comes from a Latin root meaning 'to hide'—the ancients were literally naming this body part 'the hidden part,' probably because organs inside weren't visible like limbs were.

Translations

AFAfrikaans
buike
BGБългарски
белите
ETEesti
abdomenid
EUEuskara
abdomene
GLGalego
abdomens
HRHrvatski
abdomena
LTLietuvių
abdomenai
LVLatviešu
abdomeni
MNМонгол
бүрүү
SKSlovenčina
abdomeny
SLSlovenščina
abdomena
SRСрпски
белите

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