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DictionaryabdominalBelly-related
adjective / noun

abdominal

ab-DAH-mih-nuhl/æbˈdɑːmɪnl/

Relating to the abdomen, the body's belly region.

She points to the abdominal region between her lower ribs and pelvis.

A relaxed older woman points to the center of her exposed belly, with a subtle translucent wash delineating the abdominal region between the lower ribs and pelvis.
Etymology
abdominLatinbelly
+alLatinpertaining to

The Latin word for “belly” takes a suffix meaning “pertaining to,” making this a straightforward anatomical adjective. It describes things located in or associated with the belly region; the noun's deeper ancestry is unknown.

In context

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More examples

  • The doctor requested an abdominal scan.
  • The exercise strengthens her abdominals.
  • He reported abdominal pain after the meal.

Forms

abdominal · abdominals