abdominal
/æb'dɔminl/
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The doctor gently palpated the patient's abdominal muscles during the checkup.
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to the abdomen: Describing something that is connected to, located in, or affecting the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis.
- Concerning the belly: Pertaining to the front part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other digestive organs.
Noun:
- Abdominal muscle: A muscle located in the wall of the abdomen. Often used in the plural form 'abdominals' to refer to the group of these muscles.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- She felt a sharp abdominal pain and went to the doctor.
- The surgeon performed an abdominal scan to examine the internal organs.
- Proper breathing is important for engaging the abdominal muscles during exercise.
Noun:
- He does specific exercises to strengthen his abdominals.
- A strong core relies on well-developed abdominals.
Advanced Usage
- In medical terminology: Used precisely to describe anatomical regions, surgical procedures, or symptoms.
- The patient was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- In fitness and anatomy: Commonly used to refer to the core muscles.
- The workout focused on the lower abdominals.
Variants and Related Words
- Abdomen (n): The part of the body that contains the digestive organs; the belly.
- Abdominally (adv): In an abdominal manner or relating to the abdomen. (Less common)
Synonyms
- Adjective: Ventral (specifically relating to the front of the body), celiac (specifically relating to the abdominal cavity).
- Noun: Abs (informal, plural), core muscles, stomach muscles.
Related Phrases
- Abdominal cavity: The hollow space within the abdomen that contains organs like the stomach, liver, and intestines.
- Abdominal wall: The layer of muscle and tissue that surrounds the abdominal cavity.
The doctor gently palpated the patient's abdominal muscles during the checkup.
Adjective
- of or relating to or near the abdomen
- abdominal muscles
Noun
- the muscles of the abdomen