abdominal cavity
der Bauchraum, die Bauchräume
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abdominal cavity
The area of the body between the rib cage and the pelvis, which contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.
Bei der Untersuchung stellte die Ärztin eine Entzündung im Bauchraum fest.
During the examination, the doctor found inflammation in the abdominal cavity.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bauchräume |
| genitive | des Bauchraumes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bauchraum | die Bauchräume |
| accusative | den Bauchraum | die Bauchräume |
| dative | dem Bauchraum | den Bauchräumen |
| genitive | des Bauchraumes des Bauchraums | der Bauchräume |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Bauchraum' (abdominal cavity) consists of 'Bauch' (abdomen) and 'Raum' (space or cavity). The component 'Raum' helps you recognize that the inner area is meant, rather than the outer surface of the body.
Im Bauchraum liegen mehrere wichtige Organe.
Several important organs are located in the abdominal cavity.
Typical expressions in medical contexts include 'den Bauchraum untersuchen' (to examine the abdominal cavity), 'den Bauchraum öffnen' (to open the abdominal cavity), and 'den Bauchraum spülen' (to irrigate the abdominal cavity). In these phrases, 'Bauchraum' is the object in the accusative case.
Während der Operation musste die Chirurgin den Bauchraum öffnen.
During the operation, the surgeon had to open the abdominal cavity.
To indicate a location inside, use 'im Bauchraum' (in the abdominal cavity) with the dative. When something enters or is introduced into it, use 'in den Bauchraum' (into the abdominal cavity) with the accusative.
Nach dem Unfall hatte der Patient starke Schmerzen im Bauchraum.
After the accident, the patient had severe pain in the abdominal cavity.
Für die Untersuchung wird Gas in den Bauchraum geleitet.
Gas is introduced into the abdominal cavity for the examination.
