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The definition of abdominal refers to the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis where the intestines, stomach, liver, kidneys, gall bladder, appendix, spleen, and pancreas are located.

(adjective)

An example of abdominal is the area where your stomach is.

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adjective

of, in, on, or for the abdomen

Origin: ModL abdominalis < L abdomen

See abdominal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to the abdomen.

noun

An abdominal muscle. Often used in the plural.

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ab·domˈi·nal·ly adverb

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