abdominal
gb/æbdˈɑmənəl/ us/æbdˈɑmənəl/
B2
Inglese
~ 9200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
technical
B2
property
1
relating to the abdomen
About the part of the body between the chest and the hips (the belly area).
Schema d'uso:
abdominal [noun]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say "I have abdominal" or "my abdominal hurts" when they mean "I have stomach pain" or "my stomach hurts." "Abdominal" is usually used before a noun (e.g., "abdominal pain," "abdominal area") and is more technical than everyday words like "stomach" or "belly."
Sinonimi
stomach (Used before a noun like "pain" in everyday language (e.g., "stomach pain"), less formal and less precise than "abdominal".)
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belly (Very informal and vague; used mostly in casual speech, not in medical or written contexts.)
Contrari
thoracic (Describes the chest area rather than the abdomen, often contrasted with "abdominal" in medical contexts.)
Collocazioni
abdominal pain
|abdominal muscles
|abdominal surgery
|abdominal cavity
|abdominal wall
|abdominal organs
Temi
health
|medicine
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The doctor ordered an ultrasound to investigate her abdominal pain.
- He was taken to the hospital for emergency abdominal surgery.
- Strong abdominal muscles can help support your lower back.
- The virus can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
- The scan showed fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Esempi per chi studia
- I went to the doctor because I had abdominal pain.
- He does exercises to make his abdominal muscles stronger.
- The patient needs abdominal surgery tomorrow.
- She had an X-ray of the abdominal area.
- The nurse checked for any abdominal swelling.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
entity
2
an abdominal muscle
A muscle in the front part of your body between your chest and hips; part of the muscles people often call their "abs."
Schema d'uso:
the abdominals; an abdominal
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say "my abdominal" when they mean the whole muscle group; natural English usually uses the plural "my abdominals" or the informal "my abs." Also, in everyday conversation people more often say "abs" than "abdominals."
Sinonimi
ab (Very common informal form, especially in fitness talk; usually used in the plural as "abs.")
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abdominal muscle (More explicit and slightly more formal way to refer to the same muscle group.)
Contrari
back muscle (Refers to muscles on the opposite side of the torso; often contrasted with abdominal muscles in exercise contexts.)
Collocazioni
strong abdominals
|tighten your abdominals
|work the abdominals
|tone the abdominals
|abdominal crunches
Temi
fitness
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- These exercises are designed to strengthen your abdominals.
- She has very well-defined abdominals from years of training.
- A weak abdominal can contribute to lower back pain.
- The therapist showed him how to engage his abdominals while lifting.
- The workout focuses on the core, especially the abdominals and lower back.
Esempi per chi studia
- He does sit-ups to train his abdominals.
- Strong abdominals help you stand and sit straight.
- The coach told us to tighten our abdominals.
- Her abdominals hurt after the new exercise class.
- You use your abdominals when you bend forward.
Grammatica
Forma base
abdominal
IPA
GB/æbdˈɑmənəl/
US/æbdˈɑmənəl/
Sillabe e accento
ab - dom - in - al (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dom)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: abdominal
Noun
- Base: abdominal
- Plural: abdominals
Famiglia di parole
Forms
abdominals
noun
Core family
abdomen
noun
Espressioni
abdominal cavity
1/æbdˈɑmənəl kˈævəti/
fixed phrase
technical
internal space in the abdomen
The space inside the abdomen where organs like the stomach, liver, and intestines are.
Esempi
- The abdominal cavity is lined by a thin membrane called the peritoneum.
- Fluid had collected in the abdominal cavity after the infection.
abdominal muscles
1/æbdˈɑmənəl mˈʌsəlz/
fixed phrase
muscles in the abdomen
The group of muscles in the front of your body between your chest and hips; often called your "abs."
Esempi
- Planks are great for strengthening your abdominal muscles.
- Tight abdominal muscles can help protect your spine.
abdominal pain
1/æbdˈɑmənəl pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
pain in the abdomen
Pain in the part of the body between the chest and the hips (the belly area).
Esempi
- If you have severe abdominal pain, you should see a doctor immediately.
- The form asks whether you have experienced any abdominal pain in the last week.
abdominal surgery
1/æbdˈɑmənəl sˈɚd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
surgery in the abdomen
An operation done inside the part of the body between the chest and the hips.
Esempi
- He was admitted for emergency abdominal surgery after the car accident.
- Patients who have abdominal surgery should avoid heavy lifting for several weeks.
abdominal wall
1/æbdˈɑmənəl wˈɔl/
fixed phrase
technical
muscle and tissue of abdomen front
The layers of muscle and tissue that form the front part of the belly area.
Esempi
- A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall.
- The surgeon made a small cut in the abdominal wall to insert the camera.