abdominal
adjective
ab·dom·i·nal
ab-ˈdä-mə-nᵊl 
əb-,
-ˈdäm-nᵊl
: of, relating to, or involving the abdomen
abdominal pain/cramps/bloating
an abdominal scar
abdominal sternites
see also abdominal cavity
abdominally
adverb
abdominally obese
surgical instruments inserted abdominally
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This produces gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, distension, and diarrhea.18
Several methods can reduce compounds that cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
People who are lactose intolerant may experience digestive problems like abdominal pain and diarrhea.21
Additionally, yogurt with live probiotic strains tends to contain less lactose than other dairy products.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Listeria symptoms Short-term symptoms for healthy individuals may include high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, according to the FDA.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
People who are lactose intolerant may experience digestive problems like abdominal pain and diarrhea.21
Additionally, yogurt with live probiotic strains tends to contain less lactose than other dairy products.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Listeria symptoms Short-term symptoms for healthy individuals may include high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, according to the FDA.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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abdominal
1 of 2 adjective
ab·dom·i·nal
ab-ˈdäm-ən-ᵊl
1
: of, belonging to, or affecting the abdomen
abdominal organs
abdominal pain
abdominal surgery
2
: performed by entry through the abdominal wall
an abdominal hysterectomy
abdominal
2 of 2 noun
: an abdominal muscle (as an oblique or a rectus abdominis) especially of the anterolateral region
—usually used in plural
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