| abdominothoracic arch | A bell-shaped line defined by the lower end of the sternum and the costal arches on each side, constituting a boundary line between the anterolateral portions of the thoracic and abdominal walls. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| abdominous | Having a protuberant belly; pot-bellied. "Gorgonius sits, abdominous and wan, Like a fat squab upon a Chinese fan." (Cowper) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| abdominovaginal | Relating to both abdomen and vagina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| abdominovaginal hysterectomy | A combined vaginal and abdominal surgical approach that allows partial or complete removal of vagina, vulva, rectum, and perineum (abdominoperineal approach), as well as pelvic organs; usually done in cases of advanced pelvic cancer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| abdominovesical | Relating to the abdomen and urinary bladder, or to the abdomen and gallbladder. Synonym: abdominocystic. (05 Mar 2000) |