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Abdomen. The part of the body between the diaphragm and pelvis, containing the stomach, intestines, etc. The belly.
Abdominal. Belonging to the Abdomen.
Abortion. Expulsion of the foetus before the seventh month of pregnancy.
Absorption. The function of taking up substances from within or without the body.
Acetabulum. The bone socket which receives the head of the thigh bone.
Acne. Pimples upon the face, more common at the age of puberty.
Adipose Tissue. A thin membrane composed of cells which contain fat.