Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
abdominovesical

abdominovesical

9.9
Relating to both the belly and the bladder
  • adjective
  • /æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˈviːsɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: abdominovesical
  • An abdominovesical fistula is an abnormal connection between the abdomen and the bladder.

Examples

  • Damage to the abdominovesical region can complicate both digestive and urinary functions.

  • Surgeons often examine the abdominovesical area during bladder surgeries.

  • The surgeon performed an abdominovesical procedure to correct the patient's condition.

  • The abdominovesical region is crucial for understanding bladder function.

  • An abdominovesical fistula can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

  • Doctors often assess the abdominovesical area for any abnormalities during examination.

  • The abdominovesical junction plays a significant role in urinary and digestive health.

Surface Forms

abdominovesical positive

Morphology

abdominovesical = abdomen + vesical (semi-transparent) = abdomino + vesical

The term is a straightforward medical compound of 'abdomino-' (abdomen) + 'vesical' (bladder), but both components are medical/combining forms and 'vesical' is relatively rare in everyday English, so it may not be immediately obvious to general learners.

Etymology

The word abdominovesical joins abdomino- ('belly') and vesical ('bladder'), so it describes something that relates to both the abdomen and the urinary bladder.