abdomen
Translation
abdomen, belly
Examples
He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen.
He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen.
The doctor examined the patient's abdomen.
The doctor examined the patient's abdomen.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) abdomen the belly area of a person The doctor examined her abdomen.
pain in the abdomen a feeling of discomfort in the belly He complained of a sharp pain in his abdomen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: belly, stomach, gut, midsection
Etymology
From Latin 'abdomen', possibly from 'abdere' (to hide), referring to the organs hidden inside.
Memory Tips
Think of 'abs', the common term for abdominal muscles. 'Abdomen' is the formal, medical term for that area.