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abdominal

[ab-dom-uh-nl] / æbˈdɒm ə nl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the stomach and the area below it
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Mr. Hemming writes that upon Miller’s death, doctors found 23 battle scars, a large wound on his right abdominal cartilage, two rifle balls lodged in his liver, and mutilated fingers on his left hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The plank involves holding a position similar to a push-up for an extended period to work core abdominal muscles as well as the back, shoulders, arms and glutes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In Georgia, 31-year-old Alexia Moore went to the hospital with severe abdominal pain.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He entered the program with a history of gastrointestinal issues and abdominal surgeries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Except for the birds and reptiles, all these animals were marsupials—like kangaroos, they gave birth to tiny, helpless, fetus-like young which they then nurtured with milk in abdominal pouches.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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