abdominoanterior
|ab-dom-i-no-an-te-ri-or|
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/æbˌdɒmɪnoʊænˈtɪriər/
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/æbˌdɒmɪnəʊænˈtɪəriə/
front of the abdomen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominoanterior' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'abdomen' meaning 'belly' and 'anterior' meaning 'front'.
Historical Evolution
'Abdominoanterior' is a compound word formed in modern English by combining 'abdomino-' and 'anterior'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to the front of the belly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/31 05:06