An abdominal mass is an abnormal growth in the abdomen. An abdominal mass causes visible swelling and may change the shape of the abdomen. A person with an abdominal mass may notice weight gain and symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, pain, and...
Noun [edit]. starboard â(plural starboards). 1  The right hand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. 2  Starboard does not change based on the orientation of the person aboard the craft.( 3 nautical) One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.oun [edit]. starboard â(plural starboards). 1  The right hand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. 2  Starboard does not change based on the orientation of the person aboard the craft.
Unlike left and right, port and starboard refer to fixed locations on a vessel. Port side of NOAA Ship Fairweather. Since port and starboard never change, they are unambiguous references that are independent of a marinerâs orientation, and, thus, mariners use these nautical terms instead of left and right to avoid confusion. When looking forward, toward the bow of a ship, port and starboard refer to the left and right sides, respectively. In the early days of boating, before ships had rudders on their centerlines, boats were controlled using a steering oar.