(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
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Abdominal wall
a wall of the abdomen
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(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"; "the fundus of the sto…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"
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the muscles of the abdomen
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral; as, the abdominal regions, muscles, cavity.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.A lateral division of a building, separated from the middle part, called the nave, by a row of columns or piers, which support the roo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.A wall built across the ditch of a fortification, with a sluice gate to regulate the height of water in the ditch on both sides of the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.early stage of an embryo produced by cleavage of an ovum; a liquid-filled sphere whose wall is composed of a single layer of cells; du…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.early stage of an embryo produced by cleavage of an ovum; a liquid-filled sphere whose wall is composed of a single layer of cells; du…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.The union or tie of the several stones or bricks forming a wall. The bricks may be arranged for this purpose in several different ways…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; -- usually called a bridge wall.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.To swell or jut out; to bend outward, as a wall when it yields to pressure; to be protuberant; as, the wall bulges.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.A structure of wood or stone, to resist the pressure of earth or water; a partition wall or structure, as in a mine; the limiting wall…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: wall, abdomen.break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…
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