intra-abdominal
Americanadjective
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being within the abdomen.
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going into the abdomen, as an injection.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of intra-abdominal
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2024
“When you activate those upper abdominal muscles, you’re creating an increase in intra-abdominal pressure at baseline,” she said.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 12, 2021
In a full squat, that cinch relaxes, the bend or “anorectal angle” opens up, and intra-abdominal pressure rises, reducing the need to push.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 30, 2018
“It increases your intra-abdominal and intrarectal pressure and that’s oft times what needs to happen to make you evacuate easier,” she says.
From US News ● Oct. 18, 2016
In most cases of intra-abdominal pain flexing of the knees on the abdomen means much in affording relief, and patients usually discover this for themselves.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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