midbody
- noun
- /ˈmɪdˌbɑdi/
- Specialized
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cuerpo medio
- Underneath her dentures was a tender, nodular, submucosal lesion at the midbody of the hard palate.
Examples
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The scientist noted that the midbody of the specimen revealed important anatomical features.
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The swelling was firm, and it extended from the parasymphyseal area to the midbody.
Academic text (2010) -
A marginal mandibulectomy extending from the left of midline to the right midbody was performed in continuity with the tumor.
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During the examination, the midbody was found to be unusually thick, indicating a potential health issue.
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In the study of fish anatomy, the midbody is crucial for understanding their buoyancy and swimming mechanics.
Synonyms
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1.0
The part of something that is equally far from its start and end
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1.0
The middle point of something that is equally far from all sides
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3.4
The main part of the body not including the head, neck, arms, or legs
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4.1
The middle part of the body between the chest and the waist
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4.8
The middle part of the body between the chest and the waist
How Headward
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Midbody comes from the parts mid- 'middle' and body 'main part'. So it means the middle part of an animal's body, which scientists often measure when studying snakes, fish, or insects.