venter
ˈvɛntər
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Definition of venter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.the belly or abdomen of vertebratesTECH.
  • The venter of the frog was exposed during dissection.
abdomen belly stomach
2.
muscleTECH.protuberant structure or part like a muscle bellyTECH.
  • The venter of the bicep was clearly defined.
abdomen belly
3.
zootomyTECH.the undersurface of the abdomen of an arthropodTECH.
  • The spider's venter was covered in fine hairs.
belly underside
4.
plantTECH.the swollen basal region of an archegonium with the ovumTECH.
  • The venter of the plant was examined under a microscope.
ovary reproductive organ
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Origin of venter

Latin, venter (belly)

Examples of venter in a sentence

  • Injury to the venter can be serious in reptiles.
  • The venter of the muscle was swollen after the workout.
  • Doctors examined the venter for any abnormalities.
  • The insect's venter was a pale shade of yellow.
  • Researchers examined the venter for signs of disease.
  • The venter contains the egg cell crucial for reproduction.

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  1. French:ventre, partie ventrale, ...
  2. German:Bauch, Venter, ...
  3. Italian:ventre, ...
  4. Spanish:vientre, panza, ...
  5. Portuguese:abdómen, venter, ...
  6. Chinese:腹部, 腹, ...
  7. Japanese:腹部, 筋腹, ...
  8. Arabic:بَطْن, بَطْن العَضَلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֶּטֶן, הַמִּשְׁטָח הַגַּחוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:брюхо, брюшко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:живіт, черевце, ...
  12. Hindi:उदर, उभार, ...
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