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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, heavy periods, painful sex and fatigue as well as pain or bleeding in other areas of the body.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

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.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

They made an incision over his liver and pulled back the abdominal muscles.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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