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

Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury. —Zac Jackson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Common side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, fatigue and heartburn. —Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026

In 2024 William arrived at the event solo as his wife was recovering from abdominal surgery, which was later revealed to be cancer-related. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026

Albemarle resident Tawanna Chambers said she’s tried for months to hold Heider accountable after an August 2024 gastric sleeve operation led to two additional abdominal surgeries, multiple hospitalizations and chronic complications. —Amber Gaudet updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026

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