abdominal

adjective

ab·​dom·​i·​nal ab-ˈdä-mə-nᵊl 

əb-,

-ˈdäm-nᵊl

: of, relating to, or involving the abdomen

abdominal pain/cramps/bloating

an abdominal scar

abdominal sternites

see also abdominal cavity

abdominally

ab-ˈdä-mə-nᵊl-ē 

əb-

-ˈdäm-nᵊl-ē

adverb

abdominally obese

surgical instruments inserted abdominally

Examples of abdominal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Healthy people infected with salmonella usually experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and recover after a few days. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

Not being able to have a bowel movement can also cause other symptoms, such as abdominal pain and discomfort.10 The Role of the Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor is a complex group of muscles located in the pelvis. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024

Even among healthy people, a listeria infection can lead to symptoms including high fever, headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024

Improves core stability and balance by engaging the abdominal muscles. —Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing abdominal

• abdominal cavity

Medical Definition

abdominal

1 of 2 adjective

ab·​dom·​i·​nal ab-ˈdäm-ən-ᵊl 

1

: of, belonging to, or affecting the abdomen

abdominal organs

abdominal pain

abdominal surgery

2

: performed by entry through the abdominal wall

an abdominal hysterectomy

abdominally

-ē 

adverb

abdominal

2 of 2 noun

: an abdominal muscle (as an oblique or a rectus abdominis) especially of the anterolateral region

—usually used in plural