Abdominal Cavity Definition & Meaning

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

From BBC

Then, when the team injected a small amount of foam into the abdominal cavity of mice, within one day the gene therapy transferred from the foam to the targeted cells without significant side effects.

From Science Daily

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

The denser the muscle, the better: Men with the densest muscle in their abdominal cavity had about one quarter the risk of coronary heart disease later on.

From Science Daily

There are three main cavities in the body: one around the heart, the abdominal cavity, and the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.

From Science Daily

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