abdominal-genital
|ab-dom-i-nal-gen-i-tal|
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/æbˈdɒmɪnəl-ˈdʒɛnɪtəl/
abdomen and genitals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominal-genital' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'abdomen' meaning 'belly' and 'genitalis' meaning 'pertaining to generation or birth'.
Historical Evolution
'abdomen' and 'genitalis' were combined in medical terminology to describe conditions or anatomy involving both the abdomen and genital organs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the belly and reproductive organs', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to both the abdomen and the genital organs.
The abdominal-genital pain was a symptom of the underlying condition.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/01 20:16