A: Numerous conditions, from cysts and hernias to several types of cancer, can cause a lump or mass in the lower abdomen, according to MedlinePlus. A person who notices an abdominal mass should seek medical attention, and a doctor can determine a diagnosis.
Scape (botany) In botany, a scape is a long internode forming the basal part or the whole of a peduncle. Typically it takes the form of a long, leafless flowering stem rising directly from a bulb, rhizome, or similar subterranean or underwater structure. The scapes of garlic are used as a vegetable.
scapegoat theory. (noun) â[Theory that s]uggests that the dominant group will displace its unfocused aggression onto a subordinate groupâ (OpenStax College 2012). The process described in scapegoat theory is (noun) scapegoatism and is achieved through (verb) scapegoating. OpenStax College.