Anatomy Glossary

noun a similar organ in other animals, as the wasp or other insects.

• The bladder is a hollow muscular organ located in the pelvis.
• I really need to go to the bathroom, my bladder is about to burst!
• I drank so much water, now my bladder is killing me.
• Her laughter was so contagious, it felt like my bladder was going to burst.

noun a movement of the bowels; an act of defecation

• It is important to maintain regular bowel movements for overall digestive health.
• Make sure you're having regular bowel movements to keep your stomach happy.
• I feel so much better after that satisfying bowel movement.
• Having a successful bowel movement can be a relief in more ways than one.

noun a condition of being distended, especially an abnormal swelling or increase in size

• The doctor noted the presence of abdominal distension in the patient's physical examination.
• She complained of feeling bloated and experiencing distension after eating a large meal.
• I can't believe how much distension I have after all that junk food.
• The distension of the truth in his story was evident as inconsistencies began to surface.

adjective a term used to describe something or someone without a head or leader

• The medical condition known as acephal refers to the absence of a head.
• I heard that acephal is a rare disorder where someone is born without a head.
• Did you know there's a condition called acephal where a person doesn't have a head?
• The team was like an acephal organization, lacking clear leadership and direction.

noun a structure or organ that is adjacent or closely connected to another

adjective describing or relating to a structure or organ that is adjacent or closely connected to another

• The ultrasound showed a possible mass in the adnexal region of the patient's abdomen.
• The doctor said there might be something going on in the adnexal area of your belly.
• I heard there's some weird stuff happening in the adnexal zone of her tummy.
• The adnexal relationship between the two countries became strained after the trade agreement fell through.