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abdom

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/ˈæbdəm/

belly area

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abdom' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abdomen', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'dom' referred to 'house'.

Historical Evolution

'abdomen' transformed into the English word 'abdom' in rare or obsolete usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the belly or stomach area', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rare or obsolete term for the abdomen.

The doctor examined the patient's abdom for any signs of swelling.

Synonyms

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