# physogastry

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An enlargement of the abdomen in certain insects, especially in termite queens.

## Etymology
From physo- + Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “belly”) + -y.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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