abdominal
relating to the abdomen
About the part of the body between the chest and the hips (the belly area).
abdominal [noun]
- 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.
- 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.
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."
the abdominals; an abdominal
- 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.
- 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.
- Base: abdominal
- Base: abdominal
- Plural: abdominals
abdominal cavity
1internal space in the abdomen
The space inside the abdomen where organs like the stomach, liver, and intestines are.
- The abdominal cavity is lined by a thin membrane called the peritoneum.
- Fluid had collected in the abdominal cavity after the infection.
abdominal muscles
1muscles in the abdomen
The group of muscles in the front of your body between your chest and hips; often called your "abs."
- Planks are great for strengthening your abdominal muscles.
- Tight abdominal muscles can help protect your spine.
abdominal pain
1pain in the abdomen
Pain in the part of the body between the chest and the hips (the belly area).
- 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
1surgery in the abdomen
An operation done inside the part of the body between the chest and the hips.
- 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
1muscle and tissue of abdomen front
The layers of muscle and tissue that form the front part of the belly area.
- 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.