SINCE 1828
abd
abbreviation
variants:
or abdom
Definition of abd
(Entry 1 of 2)
abdomen; abdominal
ABD
noun
\ ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē
\
\
plural ABDs
also ABD's
Definition of ABD (Entry 2 of 2)
: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation
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