buikholte

Definitions of buikholte
  1. noun
    the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
    synonyms: abdomen, achterdeel, achtereind, achterlijf, achterstel, balg, buik, buikje, buikstreek, maag, maagstreek, onderbuik, pens
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    type of:
    lichaamsdeel, lid
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
  2. noun
    the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
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    type of:
    lichaamsholte
    (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
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