abdominal wall

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Noun abdominal wall has 1 sense

abdominal wall - a wall of the abdomen
--₁ is a kind of wall, paries
--₁ is a part of abdomen, venter, stomach, belly

Definitions from the Web

Abdominal Wall

Definition: The abdominal wall refers to the muscular and connective tissue layers surrounding the abdominal cavity, providing protection and support to internal organs.

Examples of Usage

Noun - Anatomy:

The abdominal wall consists of several layers, including the skin, subcutaneous fat, abdominal muscles, and fascia.
In cases of a hernia, a part of the abdominal wall weakens, allowing an organ or tissue to push through.

Noun - Surgical:

A surgical incision was made across the lower abdominal wall to access the site of the injury.
In abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" surgery, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal wall for cosmetic purposes.

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