Abdom

Pronunciation: /ˈæbdəm/

Definitions of abdom

noun a medical term referring to the region of the body between the chest and pelvis, which contains the stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor told me to do exercises to strengthen my abdom.

A2 She complained of pain in her abdom after eating too much.

B1 The surgeon performed a procedure to repair his damaged abdom.

B2 Regular workouts can help tone and define your abdom muscles.

C1 The athlete sustained a serious injury to his lower abdom during the game.

C2 The yoga instructor demonstrated advanced poses to target the abdom area.

Examples of abdom in a Sentence

formal The surgeon carefully examined the patient's abdomen for any signs of internal bleeding.

informal I've been doing some exercises to tone my abs.

slang I got punched in the gut and it really hurt my abdominals.

figurative His love for her was like a weight in his abdomen, heavy and unshakeable.

Grammatical Forms of abdom

• past tense: abdomed
• plural: abdoms
• comparative: more abdom
• superlative: most abdom
• present tense: abdoms
• future tense: will abdom
• perfect tense: have abdomed
• continuous tense: is abdoming
• singular: abdom
• positive degree: abdom
• infinitive: to abdom
• gerund: abdoming
• participle: abdomed

Origin and Evolution of abdom

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abdom' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'abdomen' which means the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abdom' has retained its original meaning related to the abdominal region of the body. It is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts to refer to the area containing the stomach, intestines, and other organs.