midsection
nounUK /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/
US /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/
The middle part of something, like the belly area of your body.
He held the ball against his midsection.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The middle part of a book, movie, or other work.
The story slows down in the midsection of the novel.
3. The central part of a vehicle, such as an airplane or ship.
Passengers in the midsection of the plane felt the most turbulence.
4. The middle section of a newspaper or magazine.
The photos were printed in the midsection of the magazine.