abdominal wall

noun

Meaning

The layers of muscle, fat, and connective tissue that enclose the abdominal cavity.

Examples

Weakness in the abdominal wall can lead to the development of a hernia.
The surgeon made a precise incision through the abdominal wall to access the liver.

Synonyms: core, midsection, abdominal muscles, peritoneum

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abdominal wall

noun

Pronunciation: /æbˈdɒmɪnəl wɔːl/

Definition

The layers of muscle, fat, and connective tissue that enclose the abdominal cavity.

Examples

Weakness in the abdominal wall can lead to the development of a hernia.
The surgeon made a precise incision through the abdominal wall to access the liver.

Synonyms of abdominal wall

Words with a similar meaning to abdominal wall:

core
midsection
abdominal muscles
peritoneum

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