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
adverb
abdominally obese
surgical instruments inserted abdominally
Examples of abdominal in a Sentence
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Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dark urine and yellow eyes and skin.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
With its soft, plush fabric and six heat settings, this pad will provide immediate comfort and relief for the abdominal pain and cramps that often come with a miscarriage.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 May 2024
Lactose intolerance typically causes symptoms like abdominal swelling, diarrhea, and gas.6 Research has shown that lactose intolerance may also be the culprit in about 30% of people with constipation.7
2.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
The rare update comes after the Princess of Wales announced in a video message that she had been diagnosed with cancer after a planned abdominal surgery.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 11 May 2024
Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and signs of anemia (low iron), were the most common symptoms reported among people in the study.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 10 May 2024
At the time, the Princess of Wales was recovering from abdominal surgery.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Symptoms include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Digestive issues including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can occur, in addition to headaches and fatigue.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
With its soft, plush fabric and six heat settings, this pad will provide immediate comfort and relief for the abdominal pain and cramps that often come with a miscarriage.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 May 2024
Lactose intolerance typically causes symptoms like abdominal swelling, diarrhea, and gas.6 Research has shown that lactose intolerance may also be the culprit in about 30% of people with constipation.7
2.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
The rare update comes after the Princess of Wales announced in a video message that she had been diagnosed with cancer after a planned abdominal surgery.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 11 May 2024
Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and signs of anemia (low iron), were the most common symptoms reported among people in the study.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 10 May 2024
At the time, the Princess of Wales was recovering from abdominal surgery.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Symptoms include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Digestive issues including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can occur, in addition to headaches and fatigue.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
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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
abdominal
2 of 2 noun
: an abdominal muscle (as an oblique or a rectus abdominis) especially of the anterolateral region
—usually used in plural
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