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

Kleber, who was sidelined with an abdominal strain, has played in three games.

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It can cause abdominal pain, respiratory issues and depression.

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It can also involve a lack of coordination between chest and abdominal movements, meaning the muscles that support breathing are no longer working smoothly together.

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Forward Maxi Kleber was upgraded to questionable with an abdominal strain that has kept him sidelined all season.

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Symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and fatigue are common among those who report gluten sensitivity.

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Related Words

• intestinal 
• visceral