intra-abdominal

[in-truh-ab-dom-uh-nl]

adjective

Anatomy.

1. being within the abdomen.

2. going into the abdomen, as an injection.

Other Word Forms

• intra-abdominally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intra-abdominal¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Ms Seaman had a covert intra-abdominal hemorrhage and was bleeding for hours, but she was incorrectly treated for possible dehydration and given biscuits, the court heard.

Read more on BBC

She died two days after giving birth following complications from the intra-abdominal hemorrhage.

Read more on BBC

A post-mortem examination found unclotted blood in his body from a liver injury and a coroner certified death on the basis of natural causes and intra-abdominal bleeding.

Read more on BBC

“When you activate those upper abdominal muscles, you’re creating an increase in intra-abdominal pressure at baseline,” she said.

Read more on Washington Post

In a full squat, that cinch relaxes, the bend or “anorectal angle” opens up, and intra-abdominal pressure rises, reducing the need to push.

Read more on The Guardian