venter

Anatomical midsection term

A venter is the belly or abdomen, or more broadly, any belly-shaped cavity or swelling.

The term appears mainly in anatomy and zoology to describe the underside of an animal's body or a bulging structure.

In law, venter designates a mother as the source of offspring: children of the first venter means children from a first wife.

anatomy

abdomen

Torso's lower cavity

  • stomachDigestive organ below chest
  • bellyFront midsection
  • gutDigestive tract, or instinct

intestines · diaphragm · viscera · peritoneum · torso · pelvis · bowels · colon · umbilicus · navel

colloquial

belly

Front midsection

  • gutDigestive tract, or instinct
  • tummyStomach, childishly
  • paunchProtruding abdomen

potbelly · midsection · breadbasket · beer belly · spare tire · love handles · pudge · flab · waistline · bellybutton

legal

complainant

One who lodges grievance

petitioner · accuser · grievant · suer · lawsuit · litigation · allegation · plaint · court · action

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anatomical position

venterdorsum

Anatomical upper surface

back · posterior · rear · spine · nape

muscle structure

ventertendon

Muscle-to-bone connector

sinew · insertion · origin · fascia · ligament

BODY REGION (abdomen vs. other regions)

venterthorax

Central body cavity

chest · cranium · head · extremities

Phrases
Family

adventure, vent, inventor, inventory, adventurous, vents, adventurer, venting, vented

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