abdominovesical
|ab-dom-i-no-ves-i-cal|
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/æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˈvɛsɪkəl/
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/æbˌdɒmɪnəʊˈvɛsɪkəl/
abdomen and bladder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominovesical' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'abdomen' meaning 'belly' and 'vesica' meaning 'bladder'.
Historical Evolution
'abdominovesical' was formed by combining the Latin words 'abdomen' and 'vesica', and eventually became the modern English word 'abdominovesical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the belly and bladder', 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 urinary bladder.
The abdominovesical junction is crucial in surgical procedures.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 08:21