Entity: STOMACH
The stomach is an organ in the body where food is digested, located between the esophagus and duodenum. It serves as a saclike expansion of the digestive tract, storing, diluting, and digesting food. In slang, 'stomach' can refer to a person's belly or abdomen, appetite, hunger, or have derogatory connotations. The term can also be associated with feelings of nausea.
STOMACH
Etymology
The word 'stomach' originates from the Latin 'stomachus' and the Greek 'stomakhos', meaning 'throat' or 'gullet'.
Definition
The stomach is a saclike enlargement of the alimentary canal, serving as an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food, located between the esophagus and duodenum.
Historical Context
Throughout history, the stomach has been recognized as a vital organ for digestion and sustenance in various cultures and medical practices.
Cultural Significance
In different cultures, the stomach is associated with notions of appetite, hunger, and even emotional states such as nausea. It can also carry derogatory connotations in certain subcultures.
Related Concepts
In slang, 'stomach' can refer to a person's belly or abdomen, appetite, hunger, or have derogatory connotations.
See Also
A saclike enlargement of the alimentary canal, serving as an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food, located between the esophagus and duodenum.