abdominal

/æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/

UK: /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/

ÆBDⱰM · ə · nl̩ (3 syllables)

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Definition

Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral.

Etymology

First attested in 1746. From New Latin abdōminālis, from Latin abdōmen. Equivalent to abdomin- + -al. Compare French abdominal.

Example Sentences

  • "abdominal muscles"
  • "abdominal cavity"
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