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

Neuraxis continues to focus on developing neuromodulation therapies, with its IB-Stim device cleared by the FDA for functional abdominal pain associated with IBS in children. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025

The moment was particularly poignant, as she had been forced to miss the engagement last year while recovering from an abdominal surgery that January. —Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025

Another thing to note: Bromelain and supplements containing bromelain can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025

Prolonged exposure to restrictive clothing, including ill-fitting bras and pants, can create abdominal tension and disrupt the usual pressure management within the core canister. —Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing abdominal

• abdominal cavity

Rhymes for abdominal

• phenomenal
• pronominal
• nominal

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