abdominovesical
- adjective
- /æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˈviːsɪkəl/
- Specialized
- An abdominovesical fistula is an abnormal connection between the abdomen and the bladder.
Examples
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Damage to the abdominovesical region can complicate both digestive and urinary functions.
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Surgeons often examine the abdominovesical area during bladder surgeries.
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The surgeon performed an abdominovesical procedure to correct the patient's condition.
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The abdominovesical region is crucial for understanding bladder function.
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An abdominovesical fistula can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.
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Doctors often assess the abdominovesical area for any abnormalities during examination.
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The abdominovesical junction plays a significant role in urinary and digestive health.
Surface Forms
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.