abd

1 of 2

abbreviation

variants or abdom

abdomen; abdominal

ABD

2 of 2

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈdē 

plural ABDs also ABD's

: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation

Word History

Etymology

Noun

all but dissertation

First Known Use

Noun

1954, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

abd

abbreviation

abdomen; abdominal