Abdominal
/æbˈdɒmɪnəl/noun
Relating to the abdomen, the part of the body between the chest and pelvis.
Did you know?The source of Latin abdomen is uncertain: ancient scholars connected it with abdere, “to hide,” but modern etymologists treat that explanation as probable rather than proven.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Latin
Latin
abdōmen
“The belly or abdomen; the proposed connection with abdere, “to hide,” is uncertain.”
Classical Latin
Latin
abdōminālis
“Relating to the abdomen.”
Late Latin
Latin
abdominalis
“Of or belonging to the belly.”
17th Century
English
abdominal
“Relating to the abdomen; adopted into English medical vocabulary.”
Modern English
English
abdominal
“Connected with the abdomen, especially its muscles, organs, or region.”