abdominal

[ab-dom-uh-nl]

adjective

1. of, in, on, or for the abdomen.

   abdominal wall; abdominal pains.

noun

1. Informal.,  Usually abdominals. the abdominal muscles.

Other Word Forms

• abdominally adverb
• postabdominal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abdominal¹

1740–50; < Latin abdōmin-, stem of abdōmen abdomen + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He said when he was walking he was stumbling slightly and after the pandemic he could not get upstairs and suffered with abdominal pains and cramps.

From BBC

He called a medical timeout at the start of the second set against Norrie when he appeared to be struggling with an abdominal issue.

From BBC

Prof Isba says the first signs of ketamine bladder are severe abdominal pains, urinating blood and jelly from the damaged bladder lining.

From BBC

He said the cancer, while "incredibly rare", is treatable and he is expected to make a full recovery after treatment which will involve complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy.

From BBC

Cysts are common and can often be harmless and cause little to no discomfort, but larger cysts can bring about symptoms including pelvic pain, abdominal pressure and bloating, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• intestinal 
• visceral