abdominalia
|ab-dom-i-na-li-a|
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/æbˌdɒmɪˈneɪliə/
abdominal structures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominalia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abdomen,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'domen' referred to the belly or stomach.
Historical Evolution
'abdomen' transformed into the scientific term 'abdominalia' to describe specific abdominal features in zoology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the belly or stomach, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of specific abdominal structures in animals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in zoology to refer to certain abdominal structures or features in animals.
The abdominalia of the insect were studied to understand its digestive system.
Last updated: 2025/03/31 04:06