abdominal

Definition of abdominal in English English dictionary: Belonging to the Abdominales; as, abdominal fishes; An abdominal muscle; Of or pertaining to the abdomen
abdominal cavity.; A fish of the order Abdominales; of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen; {a} belonging to the lower belly; the muscles of the abdomen; On or pertaining to the belly or abdomen; of or relating to or near the abdomen; "abdominal muscles"; Pertaining to the abdomen; relating to the abdomen (inside and out); (Ab*dom"i*nal), n ; E pl Abdominals, L pl Abdominales A fish of the group Abdominales; Referring to the body area including the stomach, intestines and other digestive organs; the muscles of the abdomen of or relating to or near the abdomen; "abdominal muscles; Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral; as, the abdominal regions, muscles, cavity; Having abdominal fins; belonging to the Abdominales; as, abdominal fishes; Abdominal is used to describe something that is situated in the abdomen or forms part of it. vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain; {s} of or pertaining to the abdomen, of the belly, of the stomach area; A fish of the group Abdominales
abdominal breathing: Alternative name of diaphragmatic breathing
abdominal cavities: plural form of abdominal cavity
abdominal cavity: The hollow portion of the torso within the abdomen, containing the abdominal organs, in mammals below the diaphragm
abdominal wall: The layer of muscles that surrounds the abdominal cavity and contains the abdominal organs
abdominal walls: plural form of abdominal wall
abdominal actinomycosis: a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen
abdominal aorta: a branch of the descending aorta
abdominal aortic aneurysm: an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
abdominal band: adjustable compression band used after abdominal surgery; band used by or worn by pregnant women for support
abdominal belt: support belt worn around the midsection for medical purposes
abdominal breathing: breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers
abdominal breathing: the sides of the abdomen move in and out markedly while breathing
abdominal breathing: breathing from the abdomen which creates an ideal oxygen exchange in the lungs and induces the body to relax; may feel awkward at first because many people are in the habit of taking quick, shallow breaths from the upper chest
abdominal breathing: breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers"
abdominal cavity: the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
abdominal cavity: Largest hollow space of the body, between the diaphragm and the top of the pelvic cavity and surrounded by the spine and the abdominal muscles and others. It contains most of the alimentary canal, the liver and pancreas, the spleen, the kidneys, and the adrenal glands. It is lined by the peritoneum, a membrane covering the cavity's inside wall (parietal peritoneum) and each organ or structure in it (visceral peritoneum). Disorders include ascites (fluid in the peritoneal cavity) and peritonitis
abdominal cavity: space inside the abdomen, space where the stomach liver and other organs are located
abdominal dropsy: outflow and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
abdominal hysterectomy: {i} (Surgery) abdominohysterectomy, surgical removal of the uterus by cutting the abdominal wall
abdominal muscle: Any of the muscles of the front and side walls of the abdominal cavity. Three flat layers the external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis muscles extend from each side of the spine between the lower ribs and the hipbone. The abdominal muscles attach to aponeuroses, connective tissue sheaths that merge toward the midline, sheathing the rectus abdominis muscle on each side of the midline. The abdominal muscles support and protect the internal organs and take part in exhaling, coughing, urinating, defecating, childbirth, and motion of the trunk, groin, and lower limbs
abdominal pain: stomach pain, pain in the abdominal region
abdominal pains: {i} stomach pains, pains in the abdominal region
abdominal pregnancy: ectopic pregnancy in the abdominal cavity
abdominal region: stomach area
abdominal section: stomach area
abdominal viscera: {i} internal organs in the abdominal cavity (including the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, pancreas, spleen)
abdominal wall: a wall of the abdomen
abdominals: {n} a class of fish with ventral fins behind the pectoral
abdominals: plural of abdominal
abdominals: You can refer to your abdominal muscles as your abdominals when you are talking about exercise