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Definition of Flank

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Flank: a term used to describe the part of the body in humans on the side between the ribs and hip. The term flank is also used to describe the side part of an animal's body.

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