Abdominal
/æbˈdɒmɪnəl/
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Definitions
1
Situated in, proceeding from, or directed to the abdomen or belly.
/æbˈdɒmɪnəl/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
Anatomy
Relating to the stomach or belly region in the human body
The patient was experiencing severe abdominal pain.
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2
His six-pack abs demonstrate well-developed abdominal muscles.
How It's Used
Anatomy
"The abdominal muscles help you breathe and move."
From Latin 'abdomen' meaning 'belly' or 'stomach'.
The term 'abdomen' has been used in English since the late 14th century, and 'abdominal' followed suit over 300 years later.
Memory tip
Think of the belly as the center of your body, and 'abdominal' helps you visualize that area.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"belly or stomach"
Base: abdomen
abdominal aortaabdominal cavityabdominal crampabdominal fatabdominal pain
Common misspellings
abdominialabdomenal
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