abdominal cavity
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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
The research team discovered that cancer cells recruit protective mesothelial cells that have shed from the abdominal cavity lining during this floating stage.
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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