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Abdomen vs Venter - What's the difference?

abdomen | venter |

In obsolete terms the difference between abdomen and venter

is that abdomen is the fat surrounding the belly while venter is a vendor.

In anatomy terms the difference between abdomen and venter

is that abdomen is the cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity while venter is a protuberant, usually hollow structure, notably.

abdomen

English

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Noun

(en-noun)
  • (obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly.
  • (anatomy) The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back; or in some lower vertebrates, the portion between the cardiac and caudal regions.
  • (anatomy) The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.
  • He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen.
  • (zoology, entomology) The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.
  • Synonyms

    * belly * stomach * tummy

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    venter

    English

    Etymology 1

    Cognate with (etyl) venter.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A vendor.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A woman with offspring
  • (anatomy) A protuberant, usually hollow structure, notably:
  • # the belly
  • # an abdomen
  • A broad, shallow concavity, notably of a bone
  • Etymology 3

    (vent).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who vents, who is vocal about feelings or problems.
  • * 2006 , David Laton, Developing Positive Workplace Skills and Attitudes (page 72)
  • Venters suffer interpersonally as others avoid their outburst, they become isolated and alone which may result in more venting.
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