abdominal cavity

Cultural  

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

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

Other than that, “it can be anything in the abdominal cavity — ovary, colon, appendix, stomach,” said Dr. Beth Karlan, a gynecologic oncologist at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2024

At the same time, changes to the abdominal cavity create pressure on the bottom of the diaphragm.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Within minutes, Ray cut the shark from the gills to the anus and used a small knife to free the skin and muscle that covered the abdominal cavity.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen