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

The bacteria then release toxins, which lead to watery diarrhea and abdominal cramping. —Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026

In addition, Anthony Black underwent an MRI which revealed a left lateral abdominal muscle strain, the Sentinel learned. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026

The Thunder are 6-0 since Gilgeous-Alexander returned from an abdominal strain that sidelined him for nine games. —ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026

The abdominal muscles in bipeds are used to stabilize the body for upright mobility — sitting up, bending, etc. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 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