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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Losing muscle while gaining abdominal fat has a compounded effect on the body's metabolism.

From Science Daily

Citing his medical report, the administration said he presented symptoms characterised by gastric swelling, abdominal pain and constipation.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

At 35 weeks, she complained to midwives about abdominal pains and sickness but was told to stay at home and take paracetamol.

From BBC

The study found that individuals who reversed prediabetes without losing weight tended to shift fat away from their abdominal organs and toward areas under the skin, even when their overall weight did not change.

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