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abd

abbreviation
variants: or abdom

Definition of abd

abdomen; abdominal

ABD

noun \ ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē \

Definition of ABD

plural ABDs also ABD's
: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation

Origin and Etymology of abd

all but dissertation

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abd

abbreviation

medical Definition of abd

abdomen; abdominal

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