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intra-abdominal

intra-abdominal

5.1
Inside the abdomen near organs like the stomach and intestines
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrə əˈbdominal/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intraabdominal
  • The intra-abdominal organs include the stomach and intestines.

Examples

  • After the accident, she suffered from severe intra-abdominal bleeding.

  • Laparoscopic surgery is often used to treat intra-abdominal conditions.

  • The doctor detected an intra-abdominal mass during the examination.

  • An intra-abdominal infection can be very serious.

  • The doctor detected an intra-abdominal mass during the examination.

  • After the accident, she suffered from severe intra-abdominal bleeding.

  • An intra-abdominal infection can be very serious.

Synonyms

abdominal
vsintra-abdominal
140 3.9

Relating to the belly area of the body

is narrower and means inside the belly rather than broadly related
intraperitoneal
vsintra-abdominal
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Inside the belly space that holds the intestines and liver, often used to give medicine

is broader meaning anywhere inside the belly not only that cavity

Surface Forms

intra-abdominal positive

Morphology

intra-abdominal = abdominal (transparent) = intra + abdominal

The adjective is directly formed by the productive medical prefix 'intra-' (within) added to 'abdominal' (relating to the abdomen), so the meaning 'within the abdomen' is predictable from its parts.

Etymology

Intra-abdominal combines intra- ('within') and abdomen ('belly'), so it means something that is 'inside the belly'.