abdominal cavity
Medical Dictionary

abdominal cavity n.
The space bounded by the abdominal walls, diaphragm, and pelvis and containing most of the organs of digestion, the spleen, the kidneys, and the adrenal glands.

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Abdominal cavity is always a great word to know.
So is pleural cavity. Does it mean:
narrow, fluid-filled space between the pleural membranes of the lung and the inner chest wall
pertaining to area toward the head or forward end of the body.
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Cultural Dictionary
abdominal cavity [(ab-dom-uh-nuhl)]

The cavity within the abdomen that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, and kidneys, and the lower part of the esophagus.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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