abdominal

American

[ab-dom-uh-nl] / æbˈdɒm ə nl /

adjective

of, in, on, or for the abdomen.

abdominal wall; abdominal pains.

noun

Informal. Usually abdominals. the abdominal muscles.

Other Word Forms

abdominally adverb
postabdominal adjective

Etymology

Origin of abdominal

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

Example Sentences

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These findings suggest that certain breathing patterns, particularly those involving strong abdominal muscle use, can contribute to elevated blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

He returned on 14 July with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding before being discharged again the following day with no diagnosis.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Studies show that nearly two thirds of colorectal cancer patients first report abdominal pain, and more than half notice changes in bowel habits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Osaka, another four-time Grand Slam champion, is playing her first tournament since withdrawing before her Australian Open third-round match in January with an abdominal injury.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Then he developed abdominal pain, and that made him think that he might have typhoid fever, so he gave himself a course of antibiotic pills, but that had no effect on his illness.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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