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abdominal cavity

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The cavity within the abdomen that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, and kidneys, and the lower part of the esophagus.

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abdominal cavity

Pinto said the swelling was caused by a large quantity of both fat and ascites, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity often linked to cirrhosis of the liver.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

Instead, they enlist help from mesothelial cells, which normally serve as a protective lining inside the abdominal cavity.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026

"Unfortunately it then spread to my abdominal cavity... now it is incurable."

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025

But because it is located deep inside the abdominal cavity and shifts slightly with every breath, it can be difficult to see.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 29, 2024

He felt pain in his lower chest, they said, when the artery's blood escaped into his abdominal cavity.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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